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UK HMS Gannet SAR Flight

2001–2016

Part of 771 Squadron

Created on 1 Nov 2001 when 819 NAS disbanded and the new Gannet Flight became part of 771 NAS, which remained at Prestwick.

Stood down from SAR ops on 31 Dec 2015 when SAR services were taken over by Bristow, also from Prestwick from 1 Jan 2016.

Three Sea Kings performed a Farewell Flight on 14 Jan 2016 around Scotland, which included Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Troon, Oban, Tyndrum and Ayr.

The Flight decommissioned on 31 Mar 2016.

News

Locations

2001-2016 EGPK PIK Glasgow Prestwick

Models

2001-2016 Westland Sea King HU.5

Operations

18 Aug 20042004 Glen Ogle (A85) landslide

Airframes (7)

Reg Model C/N Built
XV647 has.1 wa 635 1969
XV648 has.1 wa 636 1969
XV666 has.1 wa 654 1970 821-CU
XV699 has.1 wa 670 1971 823
XV705 has.1 wa 676 1971
XZ578 has.2 wa 846 1976 30
ZA130 has.5 wa 891 1980