Civil Protection Formed in 1956 as part of the Ministère de l Intérieur, it gradually grew from 2 bases equipped with two Bell 47G. As a third base was inaugurated and the first Alouette II began to arrive, the Groupement d Hélicoptères was formalised on 19 Jun 1957. In 1962, the first Alouette III was acquired and during 1971 the last Bell 47 was retired.
Civil Protection was re-structured in France and during 1976, the quasi-military Sécurité Civile was separated out, leaving the Protection Civile as a largely volunteer, civilian organisation.
Civil Protection was re-structured in France and during 1976, the quasi-military Sécurité Civile was separated out, leaving the Protection Civile as a largely volunteer, civilian organisation.
Units within this Organisation |
| Unit | From | To | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groupement d Hélicoptères - Helicopter Group | GHPC | 1957 | 1976 | |
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Model Types List of Aircraft |
| Model | C/N | Built | ID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE3130 Alouette II | 1165 | F-ZBAA : ex F-BIFM | ||
| SE3130 Alouette II | 1353 w/o 1982 | F-ZBAB : ex F-BJHN : noted at Entzheim in red overall colours, with Protection Civile ... | ||
| Alouette III | 1036 w/o 1986 | F-ZBAL : At Paris Air Show 1973 in Protection Civile livery |
