G-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander

G-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 IslanderG-BEXJ Channel Islands Air Search Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander
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DETAILS
OrganisationChannel Islands Air Search
Make and ModelBritten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander
Notes

This aircraft is a temporary replacement for the damaged Islander G-CIAS. A permanent replacement is due in Summer/Autumn 2017. The original aircraft was damaged beyond repair in an emergency landing due to engine problems in November 2013. The yellow rear wing was salvaged and attached to this temporary replacement. Only basic SAR equipment is fitted to this Islander, with a lot more emphasis on looking out of the windows rather than at screens.

PHOTOGRAPH
Photograph DateMarch 2017

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