BELL HAS delivered three Bell 429s to the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF). The helicopters, VH-PHW (callsign PolAir 1), VH-PHG (PolAir 3) and VH-PHM (PolAir 4), will support NSWPF patrol, search and rescue, surveillance and specialist operations across the state. The Bells replace AS350s. Each helicopter has a Trakka Systems Trakkabeam searchlight, a Flir Star SAFIRE 380-HD electro-optical/infrared camera system, advanced mapping systems, tactical radios, and a rescue hoist winch. Aviation Commander Superintendent Brad Monk said: "These new choppers take us forward and put us at the forefront of airborne law enforcement... By now using only two types of helicopters (the Bell 429 and Bell 412), we've standardised the fleet, making it more cost-efficient to operate and easier to maintain."
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