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Dover Surveillance
Role: Maritime patrol and SAR

One fixed-wing aircraft based in Kent, to patrol the Dover Straits on behalf of Dover Coastguard. Carries air-droppable life-rafts, marine radios, law-enforcement evidence-gathering equipment etc. The Islander is operated by Atlantic Aviation Ltd.


Air Bases:
Base Duration
Manston, Kent 2000? - mid
Lydd, Kent mid 2005 - present

Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
BN-2 Islander12000? - Present G-BCEN

References:

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