Belize Defence Force Air Wing | |
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Founded | 1983 |
Country | Belize |
Type | Air force |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Part of | Belize Defence Force |
Headquarters | Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport, Ladyville |
Motto(s) | Latin: Arborem Supervigemus |
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The Belize Defence Force Air Wing is the aviation branch of the Belize Defence Force. Formed in 1983, it is based at the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport in Ladyville. The main tasks of the Air Wing are Reconnaissance, SAR, CASEVAC, aerial resupply and troop transport. Furthermore, they assist the police in drug interdiction and anti-smuggling operations, and can be called upon by the Maritime Wing.