Sikorsky S-92A

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 1
Service Entry: 2008
Retirement: In Service

History

One S-92A acquired new from the manufacturer in 2008. Used for VIP transport duties by the 9th Squadron.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
? 920079   2008 VIP configured

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References

  • World Air Forces Directory 2009/10 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

Slingsby T.67M-260 Firefly

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 3
Service Entry: 2003
Retirement: In Service

History

Three T.67M-260 ordered March 2002 and delivered in January 2003. Used for basic pilot training duties by the 4th Squadron.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
401 2282 G-7-194 Jan 2003 noted May 2004
402 2283 G-7-195 Jan 2003  
403 2284 G-7-196 Jan 2003  

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References

  • World Air Forces Directory 2004/05 (Mach III)
  • World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

Sikorsky UH-60A/L Black Hawk

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 1/1
Service Entry: 1995
Retirement: In Service

History

One UH-60L acquired new from the manufacturer in 1995. Equipped with ESSS pylons and external fuel tanks. Used for VIP transport duties by the 9th Squadron. The former Westland WS70 demonstrator was aquired in 1996.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BAAF-900 701547 90-26240 1995 UH-60L VIP configured
? 701058 ZG468 July 1996  

More Information

References

  • World Air Power Journal Vol 26 Autumn 1996 p.114
  • Worldmil(1994) p.52
  • World Air Forces Directory ’98 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk

Key Facts

Total Delivered: -
Service Entry: On Order
Retirement: -

History

Nine UH-60M ordered in April 2008.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
         

More Information

References

  • World Air Forces Directory 2009/10 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

Westland Scout AH.1

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 2
Service Entry: 1965
Retirement: 1981

History

One Westland Scout AH.1 acquired new from the manufacturer in 1965. Used for patrol and transport duties. Another Scout aquired in 1966. Withdrawn from service circa 1981.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BSP-1 F.9619 G-17-2 June 1965 damaged 1977 & sold SAAF as instructional airframe, Port Elizabeth Nov 2004
BSP-2 F.9692   June 1966 stored in 1988

More Information

References

  • Worldmil (1988)
  • World Air Forces Directory ’98 (Mach III)
  • World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

Sikorsky S-76A

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 2
Service Entry: 1984
Retirement: 1988

History

Two Sikorsky S-76A acquired new from the manufacturer in 1984. Used for policing duties. Withdrawn from service in July 1988.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-01 760010   1984 to VH-HUB July 1988
BPS-02 760011   1984 to VH-HUC July 1988

More Information

References

  • Worldmil (1988)
  • Worldmil (1994)
  • Worldmil (1996)

Other Sources

To be added.

McCulloch J.2

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 2
Service Entry: 1978
Retirement: 1992

History

One McCulloch J.2 autogyro obtained in 1971. Used for policing duties. Withdrawn from service in 1981.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-3 039 N4329G 1971 to UK in 1981

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References

Other Sources

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Hughes 369D

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 2
Service Entry: 1978
Retirement: 1992

History

Two Hughes 369D obtained in 1978. Used for pilot training duties. Withdrawn from service in 1992? Referred to by some sources as ‘Hughes 500D’.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-8     Oct 1978  
BPS-9 1160030   Oct 1978 to ZK-HHG in 1992

More Information

References

  • Worldmil (1988)
  • Worldmil (1994)
  • Worldmil (1996)

Other Sources

To be added.

Hughes 269C

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 3
Service Entry: 1974
Retirement: 1979

History

Three Hughes 269C acquired new from the manufacturer in 1974. Used for policing duties. Withdrawn from service in 1979.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-4 1120171   1974 to G-BGYZ in 1979
BPS-5 1130253   1974 to G-BGYX in 1979
BPS-6 1130257   1974 to G-BGYW in 1979

More Information

References

  • Worldmil (1988)
  • Worldmil (1994)
  • Worldmil (1996)

Other Sources

To be added.

Bell 427

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 1
Service Entry: 2001
Retirement: 2008

History

One Bell 427 obtained from USA in late June 2001. Used for policing duties. Sold in late 2008.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-07 56017   June 2001 to N324FH Dec 2008

More Information

References

  • Police Aviation News No.55 November 2000
  • World Air Forces Directory 2006/07 (Mach III)

Other Sources

To be added.

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