North East Air Support Unit
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The North East Air Support Unit is the main aerial support for police forces in North East England.
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[edit] History
The North East Air Support Unit was formed in 1995 by joint venture of Cleveland, Durham and Northumbria police forces. Before this each force operated their own aerial support.
[edit] Fleet
The North East Air Support Unit currently has a fleet of 2 Helicopters they are:
- 1 Eurocopter EC-135 registration G-NESV. The aircraft was received in 1999 and is currently based at Newcastle Airport. Its call sign is "India 99".
- 1 Eurocopter EC-135 registration G-NEAU. The aircraft was received in 2004 and is currently based at Durham Tees Valley Airport. Its call sign is "India 55"
[edit] Previously Operated Aircraft
- 1 Eurocopter Ecureuil registration G-PASF. The aircraft was based at Newcastle Airport and was the North East Air Support Unit first aircraft. It was replaced in 1999 by G-NESV.
- 1 Britten-Norman Islander registration G-NESU. This aircraft was charted from 2000-2005 while funds were being raised for G-NEAU. The aircraft was based at Durham Tees Valley Airport
