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History
Used by 2. Flight in the utility transport role.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDF H-9 | n/a | 8.1974 | wfu in 1975 | |
| JDF H-10 | n/a | 8.1974 | wfu in 1975 | |
| JDF H-11 | n/a | 8.1974 | wfu in 1975 | |
| JDF H-12 | n/a | 8.1974 | wfu in 1975 |
Pictures
None at present.
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References
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To be added.
History
Used by the Jamaica Military Aviation School. DA42 is actually the Twin Star.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDF T-9 | 42.NC007 | 5.5.2013 |
Pictures
None at present.
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References
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To be added.
History
Used by 1. Flight in the fishery patrol, anti-narcotics and SAR role.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JDF T-8 | 96077 | HK-3192W | 16.1.2004 | sold as N695DA in 9.2006 |
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None at present.
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This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Jamaican Defence Force since its formation:
Main Marking Fin Flash
1963-Present
The main marking is displayed in 2 positions on the fuselage sides of aircraft and helicopters. The fin flash is displayed on the tailfin.
Ownership
Operator: Jamaican Defence Force.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S 25° 14′ 23.00″ | W 057° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N 17.98834794590218° | E -76.77561521530151° |
Elevation: 3 m/10 ft
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History
Name Changes
| ?? – Present |
The JDF Air Wing was established in January 1963 and its location in Up Park Camp required the establishing of an airstrip on part of the Polo Grounds. Today Up Park Camp occupies a total of 90 hectares of land and houses all units of the JDF except the JDF Coast Guard and the fixed wing aircraft
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| ??/?? | 366 | 1201 | ? | ? | Grass |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Jamaican Defence Force
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
http://wikimapia.org/18906197/es/Base-A%C3%A9rea-%C3%91U-GUAZU
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Ownership
Operator: Jamaican Defence Force.
Location
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: to be added.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | S 25° 14′ 23.00″ | W 057° 31′ 09.00″ |
| Decimal | N 17.9358776° | E -76.78398379999999° |
Elevation: 3 m/10 ft
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History
Name Changes
| ?? – Present |
The 1.Flight and the Jamaica Military Aviation School of the Jamaican Air Wing are based with its fixed wing aircraft at the Manley International Airport in Kingston.
Key Dates
| ?? | Formal opening of the base |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 12/30 | 2716 | 6900 | 46 | 151 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
Jamaican Defence Force
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
None known
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
To be added.
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Click on unit title for more details
| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Air Wing of the Defence Force | Kingston/Up Park Camp | |
| 1.Flight | BN-2 | Kingston/Manley IAP |
| 2.Flight | Bell 412 | Kingston/Up Park Camp |
| 3.Flight | Bell 407 | Kingston/Up Park Camp |
| Jamaica Military Aviation School | DA-40/42, Bell 206 | Kingston/Manley IAP |
| 1.Field Workshop | Kingston/Up Park Camp |
History
Narrative Summary
The Jamaican Air Force was formed in June 1963 as the Jamaican Air Squadron with pilots from the Jamaican Flying Club. It was only one month later that the Jamaican Defence Force Air Wing was established on the 3 July 1963 after the arrival of 4 Cessna 185. Training was carried out in England until 1972 and after that in Canada. From 1971 to 1973 the Air Wing received some Bell 206 and Bell 212 helicopters. In April 1977 the Air Wing became an autonomous unit within the JDF. During 1989 4 Bell UH-1H were leased from the US Government. Most of the equipment was sold over the years. At the beginning of 2000 the Air Wing was re-equipped with the Bell 412 and Aerospatiale AS-355 Ecureuil.
Key Dates
| June 1963 | Formation of Jamaican Air Force | |
| 3 July 1963 | Formation of Jamaican Defence Force Air Wing | |
| April 1977 | Air Wing becomes an autonomous unit |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Air Wing are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
H is used for helicopters, A for auxiliary (liaison) aircraft and T for transport aircraft as a prefix.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Up Park Camp, Kingston
Organisational Structure
The Air Wing is organised into three operational flights and one training school.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
To be added.
All-Time Flying Units List
1.Flight
2.Flight
3.Flight
Jamaica Military Aviation School
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
All current Jamaican Air Force fixed wing aircraft are based at Norman Manley IAP/Kingston and the helicopters at Up Park Camp/Kingston.
Military Air Bases Listing
All-Time Air Bases Used List
All current Jamaican Air Force fixed wing aircraft are based at Norman Manley IAP/Kingston and the helicopters at Up Park Camp/Kingston.
Military Air Bases Listing
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
Air International May 2001 p.314-317
Websites
History
1.Flight was formed in 1963 at Up Park Camp/Kingston, moved to Manley IAP/Kingston in 5.1981 and from a high of 10 fixed wing aircraft the unit today operates only one Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander as GIA for the Jamaica Military Aviation School.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 185 Skywagon | 4 | 1963 – 1977 | JDF A-1-4 |
| DHC-6 Twin Otter | 2 | 1967 – 1978 | JDF T-1, JDF T-6 |
| Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander | 2 | 1974 – Present | JDF T-2, JDF T-5 |
| Beech A100 King Air | 1 | 1975 – 2003 | JDF T-3 |
| Beech B60 Duke | 1 | 1975 – 1981 | JDF T-4 |
| Cessna 210 Centurion | 2 | 1983 – 2011 | JDF A-6, JDF A-7 |
| Cessna 337G (O-2A) Skymaster | 1 | 1983 – 1998 | JDF T-7 |
| Rockwell Commander 695A | 1 | 2004 – 2006 | JDF T-8 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Up Park Camp/Kingston | 1963 – 1981 |
| ManleyIAP/Kingston | 1981 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
Other Sources
To be added.