World Air Forces
Argentinia
Gendarmeria Nacional
Title:
Gendarmeria Nacional (National Gendarmerie)
Brief History:
The Aeronautic Direction of the Gendarmeria Nacional was established in 1955 with three observation aircraft. During the 1960s, the unit was renamed División de Transportes Aéreos and received some helicopters. Today it is called Departamento de Aviación de Gendarmeria Nacional. The assigned aircraft and helicopters are used in border patrol, liaision, light transport and anti-drug operations.
National Markings:
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| Main Marking | Fin Flash | |
| The main marking is displayed in 2 positions on each side of the fuselage on aircraft and on helicopters. Usually the inscription "GENDARMERIA" is written on the fuselage sides. The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin. | ||
Main Headquarters:
Campo de Mayo, Buenos Aires
Current Aircraft Inventory:
Organisation:
The Argentinian Gendarmeria Nacional is today organised into seven aviation units deployed throughout the country.
Order of Battle-
| UNIT | AIRCRAFT | BASE |
| Servicio de Aviación | Campo de Mayo/Buenos Aires | |
| Escuadrón Apoyo de Aviación | PC-6,HB-350,R-44 | Campo de Mayo/Buenos Aires |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Formosa" | PC-6 | Las Lomitas/Formoas |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Orán" | Cessna 206, SA-315 | Orán/Salta |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Posadas" | Cessna 206/337 | Aeropuerto Viejo/Posadas |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Río Gallegos" | PC-6,SA-315 | Rio Gallegos/Santa Cruz |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Paraná" | Cessna 152, S-300 | Paraná |
| Sección de Apoyo de Aviación "Trevelín" | PC-6,SA-315 | Trevelin |
| Centro de Instrucción de Aviación | PA-28, Cessna | Campo de Mayo/Buenos Aires |