Burke Composite Squadron cadets stand for a photo with Fairfax One and its crew June 20 at Irving Middle School.
On Thursday, June 20th, the Burke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted the Fairfax County Police Department’s Helicopter, Fairfax One, at Irving Middle School. Members of the squadron got to see Fairfax One land on the back field of the school before members were allowed to get up close and walk around the helicopter, talk to the helicopter’s crew, and receive a presentation from the helicopter crew on how the aircraft operates. The learning experience provided insight into helicopters and how the police utilize Fairfax One to help stop criminals and complete air medical evacuations.
The Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol is home to 21 squadrons spread throughout the Commonwealth and has approximately 2,250 members, 13 light aircraft, six small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and 28 multi-mission vehicles. These assets are available to federal, state, and local governments, as well as to emergency responders and law enforcement agencies to perform search and rescue, homeland security, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and counter-drug missions. https://vawg.cap.gov.