28th Naval Aviation Squadron

28th Naval Aviation Squadron (28 Pucka Eskadra Lotnicza) was the Polish Navy's air wing supporting naval operations. The unit was stationed in Gdynia-Babie Doły military airport. The unit operated various utility helicopters, mostly in Search and Rescue variants.

28th Naval Aviation Squadron
Active	2003 – 2010
Country	Poland
Branch	Polish Navy
Type	Naval Aviation Squadron
Role	SAR, Transport, Reconnaissance
Size	Squadron
Aircraft flown
Cargo helicopter	Mi-8T
Utility helicopter	Kaman SH-2G, PZL W-3A
Reconnaissance	PZL M-28B

In 2003 the 1st Naval Aviation Squadron transferred into 28th Squadron (Navy) based at Gdynia Babie Doly

The 28th Squadron had the following flights designated to different tasks:

• SAR Flight (equipped with W-3RM Anakonda):
• Transportation flight (equipped with Mi-17, W-3T Sokol, An-28 and M28B-1TD):
• ASW Flight (equipped with SH-2G Seasprites):

In 2010 the unit was disbanded. Its personnel and equipment was transferred to the newly formed 43rd Naval Aviation Base.

External links

• 43rd Naval Aviation Base webpage