70 years of the Federal Police Aviation Group: A look at the eventful history
<p> <strong> 70 years of the Federal Police Aviation Group: A look at the eventful history </strong> </p>
BPOLD 11: 70 years in the service of security: Ceremony of the Federal Police Aviation Group
Federal Police Directorate 11
Sankt Augustin (ots)
On May 7, 2025, the Federal Police Air Group celebrated its 70th anniversary in a solemn event in the hangar of the aviation relay in Sankt Augustin. Numerous guests from different areas, including politics and neighboring authorities, were present on this special occasion.
The history of the aviation group began on May 7, 1955, when the first helicopter willingness of the Federal Border Guard was established. The service only started operating a short time later. In the seven decades, the group of aviators performed a wide range of operations and has become an indispensable part of the German security architecture.
The President of the Federal Police Directorate 11, Olaf Lindner, emphasized the outstanding achievements of the aviation group in his speech. He expressed his respect for the work of the generations of flight service employees and emphasized their indispensable contribution to the security of the country. Lindner described the flight service as a symbol of resistance and progress, which embodies both technical expertise and human strength.
Police director Carsten Herrmann, head of the Federal Police Aviation Group, praised not only the active employees, but also the retiree and their families. He emphasized the importance of the family backing for the success of the flight service. The outlook for the coming years showed that the unmanned aerial ride will become increasingly important, whereas human skills in flight service will remain indispensable.
The Federal Police Aviation Group, which is located in Sankt Augustin, consists of several aviation relays and a aviation school. With a fleet of 94 helicopters, it is one of the largest police flight organizations worldwide. Their tasks include the support of the federal police in security issues and participation in international operations, which underlines its high priority in aviation.
summarized the anniversary celebration of an important event that not only recognized the proud history of the Federal Police Aviation Group, but also steered a look at the future of aviation in security-relevant missions.
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Federal Police Directorate 11
Christian Marx
Telephone: +49 30 417074-9210
Email: press.bpold11@polizei.bund.de