28th Naval Aviation Squadron

28th Naval Aviation Squadron is the Polish Navy's air wing supporting naval operations. The unit is stationed in Gdynia-Babie Doły military airport. The unit operates various utility helicopters, mostly in Search and Rescue variants.

28th Naval Aviation Squadron
Active1952 – Present
Country Poland
Branch Polish Navy
TypeNaval Aviation Squadron
RoleSAR, Transport, Reconnaissance
SizeSquadron
Aircraft flown
Cargo helicopterMi-8T
Utility helicopterKaman SH-2G, PZL W-3A
ReconnaissancePZL M-28B

In 2003 the 1st Naval Aviation Squadron transferred into 28th Squadron (Navy) based at Gdynia Babie Doly

The 28th Squadron has the following flights designated to different tasks:

  • SAR Flight (equipped with W-3RM Anakonda):[1]
  • Transportation flight (equipped with Mi-17, W-3T Sokol, An-28 and M28B-1TD):
  • ASW Flight (equipped with SH-2G Seasprites):

References

  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2014-06-25.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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