Coastguard’s “first operational drone” set for skies of North Wales this summer
HM Coastguard’s first operational ‘drone’ flight will join manned helicopters, planes, boats and cliff rescue teams on lifesaving missions at sea and over land in North Wales for the first time, this summer.
Although being called a drone, the remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), initially trialled a year ago during the first easing of pandemic restrictions, will fly from the HM Coastguard helicopter base at Caernarfon, and will also participate in a series of major training exercises with other 999 teams.
HM Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopters and fixed-wing surveillance aircraft provide support in maritime, coastal and inland environments, including mountainous regions.
23 July 2021
HM Coastguard’s first operational drone flight will join manned helicopters, planes, boats and cliff rescue teams on lifesaving missions at sea and over land in North Wales for the first time, this summer.
The drone, initially trialled a year ago during the first easing of pandemic restrictions, will fly from the HM Coastguard helicopter base at Caernarfon, and will also participate in a series of major training exercises with other 999 teams.
HM Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopters and fixed-wing surveillance aircraft provide support in maritime, coastal and inland environments, including mountainous regions.
During a phase of operational integration training, the drone – operated by Bristow Helicopters Ltd – flew in formation alongside both the HM Coastguard S92 helicopter from Caernarfon (also operated by Bristow), and HM Coastguard’s King Air surveillance aircraft, operated by 2Excel Aviation.
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A special Thanksgiving Service for the Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, held at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Life Camp, Abuja, to mark his 60th birthday anniversary. It was followed by a luncheon at the Episcopal House Multipurpose Hall, Wuye, Abuja, last Sunday.
Primate Ndukuba and wife at the birthday luncheon at Episcopal House Multipurpose Hall, Wuye, Abuja
The Eucharistic service was presided over by the Dean of the Church of Nigeria, The Most Rev (Dr.) Ali Buba Lamido and assisted by the Archbishop of Bendel Province, The Most Rev (Dr.) Cyril Odutemu, who preached the sermon, while the Archbishop of Lagos, The Most Rev (Dr.) Michael Olusina Fape, and the Archbishop of Jos, The Most Rev Marcus Ibrahim, led the intercessory prayer with 18 other Bishops of the Church of Nigeria.
Six PIA flights land at Skardu in a day
July 25, 2021
LAHORE: In line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to promote domestic tourism, PIA made an achievement by landing 6 flights at Skardu airport in a day on Saturday whereas in the past the airport had only 5 landings per week.
The Skardu airport is now handling flights like any other major airport of the country. The flights arrived from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Sialkot.
PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan, Aviation Minister and Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan for their direction and support.
He said the beautiful destinations of northern areas may be introduced to foreigners and the PIA, as a National Flag Carrier, will play its role in further enhancing domestic as well as international tourism.