S-76

Sikorsky S-76 Spirit
in Trinidad & Tobago Defence Force service

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History

Used by the Air Division of the Ministry of National Security and later the National Helicopter Services Ltd. One helicopter is used by the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad & Tobago and from 2011 by the National Security Operations Centre (NSOC).

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
9Y-TGW 76.0176   1981  
9Y-TGX 76.0185   1981  
9Y-TJW 76.0296 HKG-14 7.2004  
SAUTT-01 76.0301 HKG-15, 9Y-TJY 7.2004 became MNS-01 on 1.9.2011
MNS-01 76.0301 HKG-15, 9Y-TJY, SAUTT-01 1.9.2011  


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References

  • World Air Forces Directory 2006/2007 (Ian Carroll)

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Sikorsky S-76

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in Icelandic Coast Guard Service

Key Facts

Total Delivered: 1
Service Entry: 1976
Retirement: 1983

History

One S-76 (not 76A) delivered new in 1976. Lost in fatal accident 8 November 1983. Used for SAR missions, support to ICG Cutters and fishery patrol.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
TF-RAN 76-0081   1976 CAA No.385, w/o 8 Nov 1983.

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[S-76]
(Photo, Eggert Norðdahl)

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Sikorsky S-76A

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in Bahrain Public Security Service

History

Two Sikorsky S-76A acquired new from the manufacturer in 1984. Used for policing duties. Withdrawn from service in July 1988.

Individual Details

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
BPS-01 760010   1984 to VH-HUB July 1988
BPS-02 760011   1984 to VH-HUC July 1988

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References

  • Worldmil (1988)
  • Worldmil (1994)
  • Worldmil (1996)

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