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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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At least nine S-61N Mk II operated at various times, 1991-present. Used search and rescue duties. The assigned operating bases were not fixed and aircraft could switch between bases to allow for scheduled maintenance of the normal resident. EI-BHO & EI-BLY were operated by Irish Helicopters under contract, the others being operated by Bond Helicopters/CHC Helicopters Ltd under contract.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EI-BHO | 61-822 | G-BPWB | Apr 1992 | Reg’d 5 Feb 1991, based Shannon, to G-BPWB 14 May 1997 |
| EI-BLY | 61-761 | C-GPOH | Jan 1991 | Reg’d 10 Dec 1981, based Shannon, til Apr 1992 |
| EI-CNL | 61-746 | G-BDDA | Jan 1997 | Reg’d 19 Dec 1996, based Shannon |
| EI-CXS | 61-816 | 2003 | Originally IAC serial 257, Reg’d 18 Oct 2002, based Sligo | |
| EI-CZN | 61-740 | Reg’d 15 Apr 2003, Waterford spare | ||
| EI-GCE | 61-817 | Reg’d 30 Apr 2007, based Shannon | ||
| EI-MES | 61-776 | G-BXAE | Reg’d 27 Mar 1997, based Dublin | |
| EI-RCG | 61-807 | G-BZSN | Reg’d 25 Sept 2001, based Waterford | |
| EI-SAR | 61-143 | Reg’d 26 June 1998, based Waterford til 2005, now Shannon spare |
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Three S-61N obtained from Bristow Helicopters in the UK. The first arrived in late May 2009. A further two were delivered in June 2009. Used by ? Squadron on behalf of the Ministry of Interior for the fire-fighting role.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGWK | 61820 | G-BGWK | 31 May 2009 | |
| ? | 61746 | G-BDDA | 17 June 2009 | |
| ? | 61739 | G-BCLD | ? June 2009 |
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One S-92A acquired new from the manufacturer in 2008. Used for VIP transport duties by the 9th Squadron.
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| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | 920079 | 2008 | VIP configured |
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One UH-60L acquired new from the manufacturer in 1995. Equipped with ESSS pylons and external fuel tanks. Used for VIP transport duties by the 9th Squadron. The former Westland WS70 demonstrator was aquired in 1996.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAAF-900 | 701547 | 90-26240 | 1995 | UH-60L VIP configured |
| ? | 701058 | ZG468 | July 1996 |
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Nine UH-60M ordered in April 2008.
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| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
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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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