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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Maritime Patrol |
| Secondary Role: | Search and Rescue |
| First Formed: | 1998 |
| Parent Unit: | HMCG HQ |
| Current Status: | Disbanded |
History
One fixed-wing aircraft based in Kent, to patrol the Dover Straits on behalf of Dover Coastguard. Carries air-droppable life-rafts, marine radios, law-enforcement evidence-gathering equipment etc. The Islander was operated by Atlantic Aviation Ltd and retired in 2007, apparently without replacement.
Subordinate Units
None
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| BN-2 Islander | 1 | 1998 – 2007 | G-BCEN |
Unit Markings
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Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Manston, Kent | 1998 – mid 2005 |
| Lydd, Kent | mid 2005 – 2007 |
Photographs
None at present.
More Information
References
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Other Sources
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