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Spain |
Current Title: | Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera |
Title in English: | Customs Surveillance |
Abbreviation: | SVA |
Narrative Summary:
The first aircraft were received in 1981. Main bases are Madrid and Villanubla (Valladolid).
Key Dates: | ||
1785 | Spanish Finance Service established. | |
1981 | First aircraft received - CASA C.212. | |
1985 | First helicopter received - Bo 105. |
Current Status:
The helicopters are maintained by Helicsa, while the fixed-wing aircraft are operated by Spanish Air Force wing Ala 37.
Future Plans:
The Spanish customs service, Servicio de Vigilancia Aduanera, is part of the Customs Department (Dirección Adjunta de Vigilancia Aduanera), which is part of the State Tax Office (Agencia Estatal de la Administración Tributaria), itself part of the Ministry of Finance (Ministerio de Hacienda).
None known.
Markings
National Insignia:
Aircraft Serial Numbering System(s):
Unit/Base Aircraft Code System(s):
The main marking is the Customs flag displayed in 2 positions (each side of the fuselage) on aircraft - but on fuselage sides on helicopters. The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin. Aircraft and helicopters carry ADUANAS service titles. Some helicopters carry addtional AGENCIA TRIBUTARIA titles.
Main Marking
Fin Flash
Spanish Customs helicopters carry civil registrations, while the CASA C-212s carry Air Force serials.
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designation System(s):
Current Aircraft Inventory:
All-Time Aircraft Used List:
Aircraft NOT Used:
None - Manufacturers designations used
Aircraft Type
Total
Del'd Total
Now Role
Origin
Aerospatiale AS.365N3 Dauphin
2
2
Sea surveillance
France
CASA C.212-200
6
6
Sea surveillance
local
MBB Bo 105CB
3
3
Sea surveillance
Germany
MBB BK.117B
1
1
Sea surveillance
Germany
** Operated by the Air Force since 1996.
Aircraft Type
Quantity
Service Entry
Retirement
Origin
Aerospatiale AS.365N3 Dauphin
2
2002
current
France
CASA C.212-200
6
1981
current**
local
MBB Bo 105CB
3
1985
current
Germany
MBB BK.117B2
1
1989
current
Germany
False reports of aircraft on order or in service - none known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters:
Current Organisational Structure:
Current Order of Battle:
Historical Orders of Battle:
All-Time Flying Units List:
Madrid and Villanubla, Valladolid.
Aircraft and helicopters are based are five locations around the Spanish coast.
Squadron
Type
Base
Base Estrechol
Bo.105B
Algeciras
Base Mediterraneo
Bo.105B
Alicante
Base Ala 37
C.212-200
Villanubla (Valladolid)
Base Málaga
BK.117/C.212-200
Malaga
Base Atlántico
AS.365 Dauphin/C.212-200
Vigo
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases:
All-Time Air Bases Used List:
See current organisation.
Not applicable.
More Information
Books:
To be added
Magazines:
None known.
Websites:
SERVICIO DE VIGILANCIA ADUANERA
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First Created: 24 May 2003 - Last Revised: 26 July 2008
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