The unit was re-activated, mainly to combat wild fires, on 24 Nov 2023 in a ceremony at Ovar.
The first flight to certify the unit operating with the Bambi Bucket occurred on 12 Apr 2024.
The first flight to certify the unit operating with the Bambi Bucket occurred on 12 Apr 2024.
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Models Esq 551 List of helicopters |
| C/N | Version | Built | In this Org | In other Org | |
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| 70-1257 | uh-60a | 1987 | 29801 : FAP d/d Nov23 |  87-24669 N669JH | |
| 70-1231 | uh-60a | 29802 : FAP d/d Nov23 | 87-24666 N666AA | ||
