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were carried out. The GFS achieved 98 per cent of its performance pledges on emergency call-out.
The Police Force, the Correctional Services Department, the Fire Services. Department and other law enforcement agencies made frequent use of GFS helicopters for operational and training purposes. The Super King Airs supported Police and Customs in anti-smuggling operations and were used extensively by the Lands Department for aerial surveys, photography and map-making. During the year, the GFS flew approximately 20 438 government officers in the course of their duties. Flying services were also provided to many overseas visitors to give an overview of the territory.
In the autumn of 1996, GFS helicopters assisted in more than 41 fire-fighting operations, dropping more than 1 832 tonnes of water on inaccessible bush and forest fires.
The pilot localisation scheme is proceeding steadily. Under the scheme, another two cadet pilots were recruited in 1996 bringing the total number to 25 local pilots in various stages of training. In August 1996, the first local pilot to head the unit was appointed Controller of the GFS.
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