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Unit History


1.Flight "Eagle"
Role: Fishery patrol, anti-narcotics and SAR operations, training.

1.Flight was formed in 1963 and from a high of 14 fixed wing aircraft the unit today operates only 2 aircraft.


Air Bases:
Base Duration
Manley IAP/Kingston 1963 - Present

Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Example Serials
Cessna 185 Skywagon 41963 - 1985 JDFA-1-4
DHC-6 Twin Otter 21967 - 1977 JDFT-1, JDFT-6
Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander2 1974 - Present JDFT-2, JDFT-5
Beech A100 King Air 11975 - 2003 JDFT-3
Beech B60 Duke11975 - 1981 JDFT-4
Cessna 210 Centurion21983 - Present JDFA-6, JDFA-7
Cessna 337G (O-2A) Skymaster1 1983 - 1998 JDFT-7
 

References:

  • Air International May 2001 p.314-317

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