The German Air Force has formally re-established Helicopter Wing 64 at Holzdorf, located South of Berlin, by moving the wing headquarters, the Flying Group and Technical Group from Laupheim.

This change is in preparation for the arrival of the Chinook squadrons that will be based at Holzdorf, which will be used for tactical support,

The first of 60 CH-47F Block II aircraft ordered are expected to arrive by the end of 2027, with 47 based at Holzdorf, two at Laupheim and one aircraft will be based at Manching for future testing and evaluation of new equipment.

The third aircraft will be dedicated to the Combat Search and Rescue role and based at Laupheim and will be operated by the German SOF alongside the H145M already located at the base.