Channel Islands Air Search

A voluntary service providing a rapid response airborne search and rescue service across the Channel Islands and the surrounding 4,000 square mile area. The service operates on a 24 hour, 365 day basis in all weathers and provides service to the rescue centres of the Channel Islands, the French coast and, on occasions, the English Coastguard. 

The service's Islander aircraft, "Lions' Pride," operates in conjunction with Lifeboats, military helicopters and other rescue craft. It is equipped with search radar, night vision, smoke floats, radio homing and loud hailer system, and an air droppable life raft.