US EditionKingfisher finally arrives for 19 Wing Comox Search and Rescue missions
- 19 Wing Comox will resume Search and Rescue missions with the CC-295 Kingfisher starting May 1, 2025, in its Victoria region.
- This follows a gap caused by delays in Kingfisher readiness, leading to the removal of two Hercules aircraft and crew from Comox in early 2025.
- 442 Squadron will provide SAR coverage with the Kingfisher and CH-149 Cormorant helicopter, operating under JRCC Victoria's established alert protocols for 24/7 readiness.
- The Kingfisher will typically launch within 30 minutes on weekdays between 8 a.m. And 4 p.m., with a two-hour maximum alert response time otherwise, reflecting a partial operational capability.
- This reactivation signals progress toward the Kingfisher's initial operating capability, expected between 2025 and 2026, restoring fixed-wing SAR assets at Comox after a temporary reliance on Winnipeg-based aircraft.
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Sooke News MirrorKingfisher finally arrives for 19 Wing Comox Search and Rescue missions
The long awaited CC-295 Kingfisher replaces the retired Hercules
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