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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Maritime Patrol |
| Secondary Role: | Surveillance |
| First Formed: | 1990 |
| Parent Unit: | Coast Guard HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
Coast Guard Air Squadron 744 (CGAS 744) was the first unit to be equipped with the Do 228. It was first formed on 2 April 1990 (some sources say 10 April) with one Do 228 and two pilots at Meenambakkam airport. By 28 April 1991 (or 26 April), when it was formally commisioned, it had 4 Do 228s and had moved to the newly opened ICG air station at Meenambakkam. The unit role is maritime patrol along the Eastern coast of India.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Badge | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dornier Do 228-101 | 4 | Apr 1990 – Present | CG 757 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
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| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Meenambakkam airport, Chennai | Apr 1990 – Apr 1991 |
| CGAS Chennai (Madras-Meenambakkah) | Apr 1991 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- World Air Power Journal No.7 p.8-9
Other Sources
To be added.