Twelve MD530F are operated by the Kurdistan Police forces.

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The VIP-operated MD902s do not sport any identification.

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Duhok (--)

RWY HEL     POS 36°50'22"N 043°01'28"E     ELEV 2185 ft

Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Police/Peshmerga Air Support MD530F
The Police helicopters occasionally use the Duhok helipad as a Forward Operating Base.

The paramilitary role of the Police is clearly visible in this image, they play a crucial role in securing the autonomous region of Kurdistan in Northern Iraq.

Kurdistan Police

The Kurdistan Police operates two MD902 Explorers from Erbil International.

MD Helicopters Inc.

Erbil/Intl (ORER)

RWY 15/33, 18/36     POS 36°14'17"N 043°56'48"E     ELEV 1363 ft

Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Peshmerga Air Support MD530F (5)
MD500E (1)
VIP Unit MD902 (2)
Sometimes, Peshmerga Air Support is also quoted as "1st Aviation Squadron".

The MD500E might be operated by U.S. (para)military services like the Department of State (DOS) or the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Sulaimaniyah Intl (ORSU)

RWY 13/31     POS 35°33'38"N 045°18'52"E     ELEV 2492 ft

Squadron Aircraft Type(s) Badge
Sulaymaniyah Aviation Team MD530F (5)

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