History
Narrative Summary
The Policija Republike Bosne i Hercegovine was first formed in April 1992, from Yugoslav Police units on Bosnian territory. Two Yugoslav Bell helicopters in Bosnia defected to Serbia around the same time, leaving the service with no aviation unit. In 1996 the Federal Ministry of Interior (FMUP) was created to administer police operations in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina area. Policing in the Republika Srpska came under the Ministry of Interior of Republika Srpska (MUP RS), which had already been established in 1992.
In 2002 a Bell 206 JetRanger was obtained from the USA to restart the Police Aviation Unit.
Key Dates
April 1992 | Policija Republike Bosne i Hercegovine formed. | |
1996 | Federal Ministry of Interior formed. | |
2002 | First helicopter delivered. |
Current Status
The Police air unit is used primarily for law-enforcement, patrol and search missions.
Future Plans
None known.
Markings
National Insignia
Fin Flash
The national flag is carried as a fin flash. Helicopters carry the service title POLICIJA.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
Bosnian police helicopters carry civil registrations, e.g. T9-AHA.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III | 1 | 1 | 0 | Policing |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III | 1 | 2002 | current | USA |
Aircraft NOT Used
False reports of aircraft on order or in service – none known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
To be added.
Organisational Structure
All helicopters are operated by the Police Air Unit.
Current Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The helicopter is based at Sarajevo Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
Bosnia and Hercegovina Aviation Bibliography – to be added
Magazines
No feature articles known.
Websites