It was previously a glider squadron of the Royal Air Force active during the Second World War as part of No.

668 Squadron RAF was formed on 16 November 1944 at Calcutta, (then) British India as a glider squadron, with the intention of being used for airborne operations by South East Asia Command.

343 Wing RAF, until the surrender of Japan, when it became surplus to requirements.

It was reformed during June 1990 at Middle Wallop as part of the School of Army Aviation, the squadron joined 2 Regiment when it was formed on 1 September 1994.

[3] The squadron is responsible for the groundcrew training that includes re-arming, refueling and ground maneuvers of the Boeing AH-64E Apache.