Panama Security Force
Escuadrilla Presidencial
History
The unit was formed in 1975.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAI 1123 Westwind | 1 | 1975 – 1979 | HP-1A |
| Dassault Falcon 20F | 1 | 1979 – 1984 | HP-1A |
| Learjet 35A | 1 | 1984 – 1989 | n/a |
| Boeing 727 | 2 | 1983 – 1997 | HP-400,HP-501 |
| Grumman Gulfstream II | 1 | 1995 – 2009 | HP-1A |
| Sikorsky S-76C Spirit | 1 | 1995 – Present | HP-A1A |
| Embraer ERJ-135BJ Legacy 600 | 1 | 2010 – Present | HP-1A |
Unit Markings
|
Escuadrilla Presidencial |
|---|
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Tucumen IAP/Ciudad de Panamá | 1975 – 1999 |
| Howard AFB/Balboa | 1999 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Central American and Caribbean Air Forces (Daniel Hagedorn)
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panamanian National Aeronaval Service
History
Narrative Summary
After the US invasion of December 1989, the existing Panamanian Air Force had been disbanded. Another air force was formed as part of the Fuerza Publicas Panameña (Panamanian Public Forces), as Servicio Aérea Nacional (National Air Service) with 16 fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft organised in three operational squadrons and one presidential flight.
The Servicio Aérea Nacional was merged with the Servicio Maritimo Nacional on 21.11.2008 to form the Servicio Nacional Aeronaval (SNA).
Key Dates
| 1990 | Servicio Aérea Nacional was formed | |
| 21 November 2008 | Servicio Nacional Aeronaval was established. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the SNA 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
World Air Power Journal 32, p.156
Air Forces Monthy 11/2000 p. 46-47
Websites
Panama SEC Current Order of Battle
Click on unit title for more details
| Unit | Type | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 1er Escuadrón Aéreo | BN-2A, CASA 212, PA-31/34, Cessna 152/172/210 | Ciudad de Panamá/Tucumen IAP |
| 2do Escuadrón Aéreo |
Bell 407/212/412, UH-1H, MD-500E, EC145 |
Ciudad de Panamá/Tucumen IAP |
| 3er Escuadrón Aéreo | T-35B/D | Ciudad de Panamá/Tucumen IAP |
| Escuadrilla Presidencial | Gulfstream II, S-76C | Balboa/Howard AFB |
| Destacamento Aéreo de Rambala | Rambala/Bocas del Toro AP |
Panama SEC Bell 407
History
Used by the Escuadrilla Presidencial.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP-1430 | 53439 | – | – | w/o 19.2.2001 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2013/14 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panama SEC Beech King Air 200
History
Used by the Escuadrilla Presidencial.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP-21 | ? | ? | – | Noted Feb 2011 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2013/14 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panama SEC Rockwell Commander 1121
History
Used by the 1er Escuadrón Aéreo.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | n/a | n/a | 11.2007 | impounded 11.2007 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panama SEC McDonnell Douglas 500E Defender
History
Used by the 2do Escuadrón Aéreo.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111(2) | n/a | n/a | 2008 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panama SEC Grumman Gulfstream II
History
Used by the Escuadrilla Presidencial.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP-1A | 78 | N90HH | 7.9.1995 | wfu in 2009 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Panama SEC Embraer ERJ-135BJ Legacy 600
History
Used by the Escuadrilla Presidencial.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP-1A | 145.01066 | PT-SER | 4.1.2010 |
Pictures
None at present.
More Information
References
- World Air Forces Directory 2009/2010 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.