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Channel Islands Air Search

Member Number:   053

Description Aims and Objectives

A voluntary service providing a rapid response airborne search and rescue service in Channel Island waters. The Service operates a 24 hour, 365 day basis in all weathers and provides service to the rescue centres of the Channel Islands, the French coast and, on occasions, the English Coastguards.

The services Islander aircraft operates in conjunction with Lifeboats, Military helicopters and other rescue craft. It is equipped with search radar, night vision, smoke floats, radio homing and loud hailer system, and an air droppable life raft.

Organisation and Management

The service’s aircraft is operated by a volunteer crew. It is managed by a Board of Trustees. The aircraft is based at Guernsey airport where it occupies its own purpose built hangar. It is believed that this service is unique within Europe, possibly the World.

Finance

The service is funded by voluntary donations, fund-raising being undertaken by the Guernsey Friends of Air Search. Maintenance and operation of the service’s Islander aircraft costs about £60,000 per year.

Ref. C807E

CONTACT Name: Julie Twist Telephone: # Email: airsearch@cwgsy.net Website: www.ci-airsearch.com

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