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The Government Flying Service (GFS) will hold an open day, for the first time, at its headquarters at the Hong Kong International Airport next Sunday (November 20) to introduce the wide range of services provided to the public.
The open day will be held from 10am to 5.30pm at 18 South Perimeter Road, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau.
The GFS works closely with other government departments to provide the community with a wide spectrum of flying services, including maritime and land search and rescue, casualty and medical evacuation, hill fire fighting and support for various law enforcement agencies. It has a mixed fleet of aeroplanes and helicopters providing round-the-clock services to the public.
Open day activities will include: a display of GFS aircraft (including AS332 L2 Super Puma Helicopter, EC 155 B1 Helicopter and Jetstream J-41 Aircraft) and aviation equipment, display of Fire Services Department's equipment, an exhibition booth run by the Civil Aviation Department, a game stall run by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, a display of the Lands Department's aerial photography equipment, a display of the Civil Aid Service's mountain rescue equipment and a game stall run by the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps.
There will also be a children's-sized flying suit for photograph taking. Don't miss the opportunity to let the children dress up as a pilot.
Three sessions of demonstrations and performances will be held at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. They include a flight demonstration by the GFS, performances by the Police Dog Unit, performances by the Civil Aid Service Motorcycle Team, performances by the Hong Kong Auxiliary Police Force Band and the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps Ceremonial Squadron.
People are welcome to join in the open day. Admission is free. They can take the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to Tung Chung Station and then take Bus No. S52 at the Tung Chung MTR Bus Terminus. No parking spaces will be available.
As the GFS is situated within the Tenant Restricted Area of Hong Kong International Airport, all people aged 15 and above entering the GFS Headquarters are required to produce valid proof of identity under the Aviation Security Ordinance. Children under the age of 15, who are unable to produce valid proof of identity, must be accompanied by an adult.
For further information, please contact 2305 8212 or visit the GFS homepage at http://www.gfs.gov.hk/.
Ends/Saturday, November 12, 2005
Issued at HKT 15:00
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