Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Australian Aerial Patrol |
| English Title: |
| Australian Aerial Patrol |
| Abbreviation: |
| AAP |
| First Established: |
| ? |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Australia |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
To be added.
Key Dates
| 1957 | Greater Wollongong Aerial Patrol established. | |
| 19?? | Service renamed Australian Aerial Patrol. | |
| 1993 | AAP recognised as an accredited civil SAR unit. | |
| 2002 | AAP becomes a Tier 1 SAR unit for AMSA. | |
| 2006 | Tier 1 SAR duty passed to AeroRescue. | |
| 2007 | AAP reverts to original shark patrol mission. |
Current Status
The AAP aircraft are fully operational.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
Special Markings
The P-68 and Chieftain fly in a red and yellow colour scheme, while the Cessna 182 colours are more yellow than red. The titles AERIAL PATROL appear on the fuselage sides, while numerous sponsors logos appear on the lower or rear fuselage.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
AAP aircraft carry Australian civil aircraft registration, e.g. P-68 VH-APH.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182 | 1 | 1 | Patrol | USA |
| Partenavia P-68C Victor | 1 | 1 | Patrol | contractor |
| Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain | 1 | 1 | Patrol | USA |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
| Aeronca 11AC Chief | 1 | 1957 | 1958 | USA |
| Cessna 172 | 1 | ? | ? | USA |
| Cessna 172A | 1 | ? | ? | USA |
| Cessna 182 | 1 | ? | current | USA |
| Cessna 402 | 1 | ? | ? | USA |
| Partenavia P-68C Victor | 1 | ? | current | Italy |
| Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain | 1 | 2001 | current | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
Aeronca 11 VH-AJZ was lost in an accident on 12 April 1958.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Australian Aerial Patrol, PO Box 162 Dapto 2530 NSW.
Organisational Structure
No subordinate units.
Current Unit Assignments
No subordinate units.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The AAP is based at Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park, south of Sydney.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
None known.
Websites
Australian Aerial Patrol
wikipedia: Australian Aerial Patrol
Aviator.mag: Australian Aerial Patrol
Facebook: Australian Aerial Patrol
Australian Aerial Patrol
DCA Accident Reports 1956-1968