| Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 24 June 1978 |
| Country |
Seychelles |
| Branch | Air force |
| Size | 4 fixed-wing aircraft |
| Part of | Seychelles People's Defence Force |
| Headquarters | Seychelles International Airport |
| Nickname(s) | SPDFAF |
| Engagements | 1981 Seychelles coup d'état attempt |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | President Danny Faure |
| Insignia | |
| Roundel |
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| Former Roundel |
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A Islands Development Company Beech 1900
The Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing is the air force of the Seychelles People's Defence Force.
History[]
The Seychelles People's Defence Force Air Wing was formed in 1978 with help from India with a Cessna A-150 Aerobat trainer.[1] in 1997 the SAF split from the coast guard. The Island Development Corporation (IDC) has an assortment of aircraft. The aircraft inventory of the Island Development Corporation includes: One Cessna 150, one Beech 1900.[2]
The Island Development Corporation is a small component of the SDFAF for SAR and patrols. The aircraft bare civil markings and registration.
Inventory[]
The Seychelles Air Force was originally formed in 1978 as the Air Wing and has the following aircraft:[3]
Current inventory[]
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | ||||||
| Harbin Y-12 | China | transport | 2[4] | |||
| Dornier 228 | Germany | SAR / utility | 1[4] | Gifted from India | ||
| DHC-6 Twin Otter | Canada | SAR / utility | 1[4] | |||
Island Development Corporation (IDC) Inventory[]
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Variant | In service | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | ||||||
| Cessna 150 | United States | utility | 1[5] | |||
| DHC-6 Twin Otter | Canada | SAR / utility | 1[5] | |||
| Beech 1900 | United States | VIP/ utility | 1[5] | EX Indian | ||
Former inventory[]
Retired Inventory: Swearingen Merlin, SOCATA Rallye 235, Aérospatiale Alouette III, Cessna A-150 Aerobat.
References[]
- ↑ Pike, John. [https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/indian-ocean/se-spdf.htm "Seychelles People�s Defense Forces (SPDF)"]. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/indian-ocean/se-spdf.htm.
- ↑ Rat, King (2011-02-18). "Small Air Forces: Welcome to the Seychelles!". http://smallairforces.blogspot.com/2011/02/welcome-to-seychelles.html.
- ↑ Martin, Guy. "India donates Do 228 surveillance aircraft to Seychelles - defenceWeb". http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=29310:india-donates-do-228-surveillance-aircraft-to-seychelles&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "World Air Forces 2017". Flightglobal Insight. 2017. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/insight-from-flightglobal-world-air-forces-on-the-r-432247/. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "World Air Forces 2017". Flightglobal Insight. 2017. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/insight-from-flightglobal-world-air-forces-on-the-r-432247/. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
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