History
Narrative Summary
A small Police Air Wing was established in 1974, to operate a few British-supplied helicopters. The AIr Wing was absorbed by the Air Force in 1983.
Key Dates
1974 | Police Air Wing established. | |
1983 | Air Wing absorbed into the Air Force. |
Current Status
The Air Wing was absorbed into the Air Force in 1983.
Future Plans
Not applicable.
Markings
National Insignia
None appear to have been carried. No service titles or fin flash have been observed.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The Qatar Police serialling system comprised a one or two-figure number for each airframe, prefixed by the letter QP, e.g. QP-31.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Not applicable.
All-Time Aircraft Used List
Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin | Westland Gazelle | 2 | 1974 | 1983 | UK |
---|---|---|---|---|
Westland Lynx Mk.28 | 3 | 1977 | 1983 | UK |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Not known.
Organisational Structure
Not applicable.
Current Order of Battle
Not applicable.
Historical Orders of Battle
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All helicopters were operated from an unknown base.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Not applicable.
More Information
Books
To be added
Magazines
None known.
Websites