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Used by the Royal Bahamas Police Force for transport duties.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C6-PFA | 208B-2??? | nbsp; | 2009 |
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None at present.
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force first established an ‘Airwing Section’ in 1964, operating chartered private aircraft. Its main role was surveillance and air patrol, to discourage illegal immigrants and poachers from entering Bahamas territorial areas. In the late seventies and early eighties the detection of drug trafficking was added to its mandate.
In 1991 the Section acquired its first owned and operated aircraft, a Piper Navajo. A second Navajo was obtained soon afterwards. These aircraft were retired in 2002 and put into open storage without replacement.
Circa 2009 the Section was reorganised and renamed the Air Support Service Unit. In 2009 a new Cessna 208 Grand Caravan was taken into service. Roles now include VIP Transport, Police personnel transport, Search and Rescue support, prisoner transport and border patrol.
Key Dates
| 1964 | RBPF Police Airwing Section established. | |
| 1991 | Airwing renamed Air Support Service Unit. | |
| 1991 | First aircraft delivered. | |
| 2009 | Cessna 208 Grand Caravan delivered. |
The aircraft of the RBPF are fully operational.
No plans known.
Aircraft carry ‘ROYAL BAHAMAS POLICE’ titles on the fuselage sides, a small national flag on the fin and the Police crest under the cockpit.
Aircraft operating with RBP originally carried serial numbers prefixed by RBPF, e.g. Piper Navajo RBPF-1, but more recent aircraft carry Bahamas civil registrations, e.g. Grand Caravan C6-PFA.
Coding system not used.
None – Manufacturers designations used
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 208B Grand Caravan | 1 | 1 | 0 | Transport |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-31 Navajo | 2 | 1991 | 2002 | USA |
| Cessna 208B Grand Caravan | 1 | 2009 | current | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
None known.
Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), Nassau, Bahamas.
No subordinate units.
No subordinate units.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The aircraft is based at Nassau International Airport.
As above.
None known.
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RBPF Air Support Service Unit
Royal Bahamas Police Force gets new 14-seater Cessna Caravan
Scramble: Bahamas
History
One Beech King Air 200 obtained in 1999 and replaced by another in 2006. Used in the Air Ambulance role .
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N???AA | ? | ? | 1999 | replaced in 2006, to ?? |
| N???AA | ? | ? | Oct 2006 |
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None at present.
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Air Ambulance Services is a Bahamas based company that provides rapid medical air transport using fixed wing aircraft. It also uses the name ‘AAS LifeFlight’. Operations commenced in March 1999. On 5th October 2006 a new aircraft was dedicated, replacing the previous example.
Key Dates
| March 1999 | Start of operations. | |
| 5 October 2006 | New aircraft enters service. |
The aircraft of Air Ambulance Services are fully operational.
No plans known.
Aircraft carry ‘AIR AMBULANCE SERVICES’ titles on the fuselage sides and ‘AAS LIFEFLIGHT’ on the fin.
Aircraft operating with Air Ambulance Services carry US civil registrations.
Coding system not used.
None – Manufacturers designations used
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech 200 King Air | 2 | 1 | 0 | Air Ambulance |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech 200 King Air | 2 | 1999 | current | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
None known.
Air Ambulance Services Ltd., Lynden Pindling International Airport, P.O. Box N-1043, Nassau, Bahamas.
No subordinate units.
No subordinate units.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
The aircraft is based at Nassau International Airport.
As above.
None known.
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This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force since its formation:
Fin Flash
1982-Present
The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin.
Ownership
Operator: Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S 25° 14′ 23.00″ | W 057° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N 25.044135941944916° | E -77.4642562866211° |
Elevation: 5 m/16 ft
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History
Name Changes
| ?? – Present |
All aircraft of the RBDF Air Wing operate from this base..
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 14/32 | 3358 | 11018 | 46 | 151 | Paved |
| 09/27 | 2537 | 8324 | 46 | 151 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
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Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
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| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
History
The Air Wing of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force was formed in 1982 and operates today only 5 aircraft. Its roles include Fishery patrol, anti-narcotics and SAR operations.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Commander 500S | 3 | 1976 – 1990 | C6-BEP, C6-DBF, C6-BEM |
| Cessna 421 | 1 | 1988 – 2002 | DF-1001/A |
| Cessna 404 | 1 | 1991 – 2008 | DF-1002/B |
| Piper PA-31 Navajo | 2 | 1993 – Present | RBDF1-2 |
| Beech King Air 350 | 1 | 2005 – Present | C6-BDF |
| Cessna 208 Caravan | 1 | 2007 – Present | C6-AWO |
| Partenavia P-68C Observer | 1 | 2009 – Present | C6-CDF |
Unit Markings
|
Air Wing |
|---|
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Nassau IAP/New Providence Island | 1982 – Present |
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None currently available.
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History
Narrative Summary
The Air Wing was formed in 1982. No further information available.
Key Dates
| 1982 | The Air Wing was formed. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Air Wing are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
DF is used as a prefix for aircraft of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and RBPF for aircraft of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. From 2000 on the prefix RBDF is used.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Coral Harbour Base, PO Box N3733, Nassau.
Organisational Structure
No information about sub-units of the Air Wing available.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
To be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Wing / Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All aircraft of the Air Wing are based at the Nassau IAP, New Providence Island.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
None known.
Websites