28th Naval Aviation Squadron

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28th Naval Aviation Squadron
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Active 1952 – Present
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

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.

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

The 28th Squadron has couple of 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):

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