The squadron was part of Flying Regiment 3.
In December 1952 all the Finnish Flight Regiments became Wings and HLe.Lv.33 became HävLv 33.
33 Sqn flew Valmet Vihuri aircraft.
In August 1958 HävLv 33 was disbanded and the Carelian Wing continued the traditions of No.
24 Sqn, still carrying their lynx emblem.