History
Narrative Summary
The first Honduran National Police force was established in 1888. After military rule was imposed, the Police force was dissolved and replaced by a succession of para-military organisations, starting with the Civil Guard.
In 1998 the Honduran National Police force was re-established as a civil force under the Ministry of Security. The Directorate of National Preventive Police (Dirección Nacional de la Policía Preventiva – DNPP) established an aviation unit in 1999, with the delivery of two Bell 206 helicopters.
Key Dates
| 5 January 1888 |
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Policia Nacional de Honduras first established. |
| 1959 |
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Police dissolved and replaced by Civil Guard. |
| 1963 |
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Security Task Force (CES) replaces Civil Guard. |
| 1975 |
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Public Security Force (FUSEP) replaces CES. |
| 28 May 1998 |
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Policia Nacional de Honduras re-established. |
| 1999 |
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PNH Aviation Unit established. |
Current Status
The PNH helicopters were intended to be used primarily to provide air support to ground commands. In fact, a scandal errupted when it was discovered they were mainly used for VIP transport of government officials.
Future Plans
No further aquisitions are planned.
Markings
National Insignia
PNH helicopters initially wore a white and silver colour scheme with the PNH shield on the fuselage side, together with the service titles ‘POLICIA NACIONAL’. The national flag appeared on the tail fin. By 2009 the silver was replaced by blue, but the other markings were unchanged.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
All PNH helicopters carry civil registrations, e.g. HR-PNV.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
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All-Time Aircraft Used List
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Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Policia Nacional de Honduras, Cuartel General Casamata, Tegucigalpa, M.D.C.
Organisational Structure
All helicopters are operated by the Escuadron Aeropolicial of the Policia Nacional Preventiva.
Current Unit Assignments
Escuadron Aeropolicial
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All helicopters are based at Tegucigalpa-Toncontin IAP.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
Honduras Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites
Wikipedia.es
Official Website
Facebook page
Scramble: Honduras – Police
Any further photographs illustrating this air arm would be welcome.
