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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
St Athan was one of the new bases established under the ten-year UK SAR contract awarded to Bristow Helicopters in March 2013. Due to issues with the full certification of the AgustaWestland AW189 search and rescue helicopter, two AgustWestland AW139s were used instead for the first year of operations. The first helicopter arrived in August 2015. The facility was officially opened on 15 October 2015, but had already become operational on 4 October 2015. The service is available 24 hours a day.
Subordinate Units
None
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 2 | Aug 2015 | |
| AgustaWestland AW189 | 2 | ? 2016 |
Unit Markings
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Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
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| St Athan Airfield, South Glamorgan | Aug 2015 – Present |
Photographs
None at present.
More Information
References
- St Athan Search and Rescue Helicopter Service Launch Marked in Ceremony
- Facebook: Unofficial UK SAR St Athan
Other Sources
To be added.