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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | |
| Main Role: | Anti-Narcotics |
| Secondary Role: | Search & Rescue |
| First Formed: | 1973 |
| Parent Unit: | Defence Force HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
In early 1973 helicopters were purchased with the intention to operate them from the Camden Heliport/Chaguaramas. This resulted in the division of the Air Wing with the Fixed Wing Flight based at Piarco IAP/Port of Spain, and the helicopter unit based at Camden Heliport/Chaguaramas. The operations of the Rotary Wing Flight were transferred to civilian control in 1976 when it was renamed the Air Division of the Ministry of National Security. The Air Division of the Ministry of National Security became the National Helicopter Services Ltd in 1990 and obtained some Bo-105 helicopters in the following years.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNIAS SA-341G/H Gazelle | 1/2 | 1973 – 1995 | 9Y-TFN,9Y-TFO,9Y-TGU |
| Sikorsky S-76 Spirit | 3 | 1981 – Present | 9Y-TGW, 9Y-TGX,9Y-TJW |
| MBB Bo-105CBS | 3 | 1991 – Present | 9Y-THP, 9Y-TIC, 9Y-TIW |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
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| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Camden Heliport/Chaguaramas/Trinidad | 1973 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2002/2003 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.