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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Search and Rescue |
| Secondary Role: | - |
| First Formed: | 2015 |
| Parent Unit: | HMCG HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
Newquay was one of the new bases established under the ten-year UK SAR contract awarded to Bristow Helicopters in March 2013. It is the home for two Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopters. The first helicopter arrived in October 2015. The facility was officially opened on 15 December 2015 and became operational in January 2016. The service is available 24 hours a day.
Subordinate Units
None
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikorsky S-92 | 2 | 19 Oct 2015 |
Unit Markings
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Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
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| Newquay Airport, Cornwall | Oct 2015 – Present |
Photographs
None at present.
More Information
References
- Newquay Search and Rescue Helicopter Service Launch Marked in Ceremony
- New Search and Rescue Helicopters Arrive at Newquay
Other Sources
To be added.