Press Release
LegCo Panel on Security visits Government Flying Service Headquarters (with photos)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Panel on Security visited the Government Flying Service (“GFS”) Headquarters today (31 May) to better understand the daily operation of GFS.
Panel members first took a helicopter ride arranged by GFS from the helipad in Wan Chai. They took the opportunity to conduct aerial inspection of the community isolation facilities in the former Kai Tak runway when the helicopters flew over the GFS Kai Tak Division.
Panel members were then briefed by the GFS representatives on its searching and rescue operations when the helicopters flew over the hot spots of mountain rescue including the Kowloon Peak and the Lion Rock.
When Panel members arrived at the GFS Headquarters in Chek Lap Kok, they toured the Hangar and received a briefing from the Controller of GFS, Captain West WU Wai-hung, on the GFS’s aircraft fleet, related equipment and the work of various divisions. They also observed a training demonstration by the aircrews of GFS. Meanwhile, Panel members also exchanged views with the aircrews of GFS to gain a better understanding of the situation and challenges of the daily operation of GFS.
A total of 12 members of the Panel on Security attended the visit.
Ends/Tuesday, 31 May 2022
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The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Panel on Security visits the Government Flying Service (“GFS”) Headquarters today (31 May). Photo shows (Front row second and third right) the Chairman of the Panel, Hon CHAN Hak-kan, the Deputy Chairman of the Panel, Hon LAI Tung-kwok, and other Panel members receiving a briefing from the Controller of GFS, Captain West WU Wai-hung, on the mission and daily operation of GFS.
Members of the LegCo Panel on Security take a helicopter ride arranged by GFS to conduct an aerial inspection.
Members of the LegCo Panel on Security observe a training demonstration by the aircrews of GFS.
Members of the LegCo Panel on Security pose for a group photo with (centre) the Controller of GFS, Captain West WU Wai-hung, at the GFS Headquarters.