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The Government Flying Service (GFS) is a department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region employing 227 civil servants responsible for flight operations, maintenance and administration. The GFS is located at the south-western corner of the Hong Kong International Airport. The GFS began operating on 1st April 1993 immediately after the disbandment of its predecessor, the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force. It is one of the disciplined services of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Also operates (2013) 7 helicopters. One of the major responsibilities of the GFS lies with search and rescue operations and maritime patrol. Generally, the area of responsibilities covers up to 700 nautical miles (1300 Km) to include the Hong Kong Flight Information Region (FIR) and the Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre area of responsibility. Besides serving Hong Kong, the department also assists in missions originated from the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) and the Maritime Rescue and Coordination Centre (MRCC).

founded - demised (age)

April 1 1993 - present  (32years)

headquarters

, Hong Kong

web

www.gfs.gov.hk/eng/aboutgfs.htm

base airports

VHHH International (Chek Lap Kok) Hong Kong

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