Newest Islander aircraft arrives

The newest addition to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) fleet is registered VP-FMC, after the Governor, Sir Miles Clifford who was instrumental in creating the air service in the Falklands. It is pictured here landing at Stanley Airport.
Fisheries Patrol Islander aircraft refuelling on the apron at Stanley Airport.
Fire and rescue training

Stanley Airport RFFS personnel provide fire and rescue training to the operators of the unlicenced grass and gravel strips that are spread around the Falkland Islands.
Beaver Aircraft

de Havilland Beaver aircraft were operated by FIGAS between 1968 and 1982 - One is seen here in the harbour at Saunders Island - date unknown.
Fox Bay Airstrip

Unlicensed airstrip - Gravel surface.
Weddell Island Airstrip

This is one of the unlicensed strips that FIGAS aircraft use - grass surface.
de Havilland Beaver - possibly San Carlos - date unknown - Photo: Ian Barnes Collection
Apron at Stanley Airport

Two FIGAS Islander aircraft, local helicopter company Robinson 44 - VP-FHS and refuelling bowser on the apron at Stanley Airport.
Islander aircraft on beach

Two FIGAS Islander aircraft using the beach at Pebble Island as an airstrip. Currently Pebble Island is the only place that does this, but in the past the aircraft have used other beaches as landing strips.
BAS Dash 7 Aircraft

All British Antarctic Survey aircraft are registered in the Falkland Islands. Here a Dash 7 aircraft can be seen landing in Antarctica.
Aerocardal Patient Transfer

Aerocardal Ltda are one of a few companies that are used regularly by the Falkland Islands Government for medical evacuations. This image shows a patient transfer elsewhere in the world.
FHS Robinson 44 helicopter

Falklands Helicopter Services are a private company registered in the Falklands, and offer tours using their Robinson 44. This shows an alternative view of the helicopter.
Poor visibility

Aircraft queued up at Stanley Airport waiting for visibility to improve.

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