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GST05. Government Flying Service. Contents. History of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (Predecessor of the GFS) History of the GFS Location of the GFS The GFS fleet Organisational structure of the GFS Duties of the GFS The service areas of the GFS. Video Links.

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GST05

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  1. GST05 Government Flying Service

  2. Contents • History of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (Predecessor of the GFS) • History of the GFS • Location of the GFS • The GFS fleet • Organisational structure of the GFS • Duties of the GFS • The service areas of the GFS

  3. Video Links Snap shots of GFS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbSdk9wuY3s SAR of Jet41: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FLGukSdXRE&feature=related Road Rescue of EC155: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-MxcvQw0Mc&feature=related Training of L2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKoW8cG08YM&feature=related Fire Fighting of L2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKpl2OCKIoI&feature=related

  4. RHKAAF History Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (HKAAF) was formed in 1949 Main Duties: To defend Hong Kong and render support to Royal Air Force and British Forces in Hong Kong The HKAAF fleet: Supermarine Spitfire (Fighter) North American Harvard (Trainer) Auster (Light Observation and Trainer Aircraft) Westland Widgeon (Helicopter – introduced in 1958)

  5. RHKAAF History HKAAF was granted the title of “Royal” by Queen Elizabeth II in 1970. In 1984, in anticipation of Hong Kong’s change of sovereignty in 1997, RHKAAF began its transformation from a military unit to a HK Government disciplined force specializing in the provision of flying service – the Government Flying Service (GFS).

  6. RHKAAF History On 1 March 1993, the RHKAAF held a disbandment ceremony at its Kai Tak Headquarters. On 31 March 1993, the squadron standard of RHKAAF was laid up at the St. John's Cathedral, Central. On 1 April 1993, the GFS commenced operation immediately after the disbandment of its predecessor, RHKAAF.

  7. GFS Headquarters In 1998, the GFS Headquarters was relocated from Kai Tak Airport to Chek Lap Kok. Address: 18 South Perimeter Road Hong Kong International AirportLantau, Hong Kong GFS also operates a heliport in Hung Hing Road, Wanchai.

  8. GFS Headquarters

  9. Aircraft formerly used by GFS Sikorsky S-76 Sikorsky S-70A Raytheon B200C

  10. The Current GFS Fleet Jetstream J-41 EC155 B1 AS332 L2

  11. The Current GFS Fleet

  12. The Current GFS Fleet

  13. The Current GFS Fleet

  14. The GFS Structure • The GFS is headed by the Controller who reports directly to the Secretary for Security. He is supported by the following sections: • Operations Section • Training & Standards Section • Engineering Section • Quality Section • Administration Section Captain Michael C P Chan, Controller,Government Flying Service

  15. Operations Section Road Rescue Search & Rescue (SAR) Police Support Service &Operation Air Ambulance Fire Fighting Aerial Survey General Government Support

  16. Training & Standards Section The Training & Standards Section is responsible for setting professional standards and overseeing the training and development of all aircrews.

  17. Engineering Section The Engineering Section which is an approved HKAR 145 maintenance organization, well supports the flying and operational activities. It provides virtually all the aircraft and equipment maintenance services from within its well-equipped and modern hangar and workshops.

  18. Quality Section The Quality Section ensures that the unit's operations conform to civil aviation flying regulations and other quality and flight safety standards.

  19. Administration Section The Administration Section provides administrative support services to the whole department. The services it provides include human resource management, financial management, supplies and general administration.

  20. GFS Service Area Area of responsibility covers the majority of the South China Sea up to 700 nautical miles south of Hong Kong, Most of the search and rescue operations take place within 400 nautical miles of Hong Kong.

  21. GFS Photos

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