Unit 669
| Special Tactics Rescue Unit 669 | |
|---|---|
Unit 669 badge | |
| Active | 1974-Present |
| Country | Israel |
| Branch | Israeli Air Force |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Combat Search and Rescue MEDEVAC Direct action Counter-terrorism |
| Part of | 7th Special Forces of Air Forces Wing |
| Motto(s) | בצרה קראת ואחלצך You called upon me in times of trouble, and I rescued you Psalm 81:7 |
| Engagements | 1982 Lebanon War 2006 Lebanon War Operation Cast Lead Operation Protective Edge Gaza war Israeli invasion of Lebanon (2024–present) |
The Unit 669 (Hebrew: יחידה טקטית לחילוץ מיוחד 669, romanized: Yechida Taktit LeChilu'tz Meyuchad 669, lit. 'Tactical unit for special rescue') is a heliborne combat search and rescue extraction unit, subordinate to 7 Wing of the Israeli Air Force.
It is based at Tel Nof Airbase with CH-53D Sea Stallion Yas'ur helicopters and Palmachim Airbase with UH-60 Black Hawk Yanshuf helicopters.