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Welcome to the official web site for Helicopter Combat Support Squadron EIGHT (HC-8), the Dragon Whales. HC-8 is in the last year of flying the unique CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter as it transitions to the new MH-60 Knighthawk and performs search and rescue and vertical replenishment in support of the Atlantic Fleet. HC-8 also operates the Atlantic Fleet Helicopter Operations School (HELIOPS) providing Landing Signalman Enlisted (LSE), Helicopter Instrument Ground School (HIGS), Helicopter Control Officer (HCO), and night vision goggles training.


HC-8 Dragon Whales
1340 CV Tow Way
Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2596
(757) 444-3727

Public Affairs Point of Contact: HC-8 PAO (757) 444-0938




Webmasters: IT1(SW) Hayes

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Code 00, (757) 444-3727


Last Revision: 03 Mar 04
Approving Authority: CDR J. Miley
Code: 00, (757) 444-2851
GILS Registration Number:001791


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