28th Naval Aviation Squadron
28th Naval Aviation Squadron (28 Pucka Eskadra Lotnicza) was the Polish Navy's air wing supporting naval operations. The unit was stationed in Gdynia-Babie Doły military airport. The unit operated various utility helicopters, mostly in Search and Rescue variants.
| 28th Naval Aviation Squadron | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 2003 – 2010 |
| Country |  Poland |
| Branch |  Polish Navy |
| Type | Naval Aviation Squadron |
| Role | SAR, Transport, Reconnaissance |
| Size | Squadron |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Cargo helicopter | Mi-8T |
| Utility helicopter | Kaman SH-2G, PZL W-3A |
| Reconnaissance | PZL M-28B |
In 2003 the 1st Naval Aviation Squadron transferred into 28th Squadron (Navy) based at Gdynia Babie Doly
The 28th Squadron had 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):
In 2010 the unit was disbanded. Its personnel and equipment was transferred to the newly formed 43rd Naval Aviation Base.
References
- "Polish Navy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2014-06-25.
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