The Belgian Navy Flight consists of Alouette II and Alouette III Helicopters which are mainly used for SAR missions as well as link between the naval fleet and the mainland. The main base in Belgium is Koksijde EBFN. The Navy Flight is a sub unit of the well-known 40th Helicopter Squadron. From 6 to 8 months per year, at least one, and sometimes two, of our three helicopters are detached on board BNS Godetia, the logistic support vessel of the Belgian Navy.
The Belgium Search and Rescue Organisation is part of the 40th Helicopter Division which is based in Koksijde EBFN. SAR Belgium use Sikorsky S58-C and Westland Seaking MK48 Helicopters to provide air rescue at sea and on land as well. Helicopters saved already thousands of lifes as it's the fastest way to secure people in distress.
