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Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | Liaison |
| Secondary Role: | Search and Rescue |
| First Formed: | 1991 |
| Parent Unit: | Coast Guard HQ |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
Coast Guard Air Squadron 848 (CGAS 848) was first formed with two Chetaks in April 1991. On 6 August 1993 it was formally commissioned. The unit role is liaison/inshore SAR.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Badge | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAL Chetak | 4? | Apr 1991 – Present | CG 807 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| 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.