Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron
The Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) is an armed United States Coast Guard helicopter squadron specializing in Airborne Use of Force (AUF) and drug-interdiction missions. It is based at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida.
A HITRON MH-65C fires warning shots across the bow of a simulated go-fast during an exercise.
Agusta MH-68A Stingray formerly operated by HITRON
A MH-90 Enforcer flown by HITRON-10 in 1999.
A HITRON MH-68A pursues a go-fast boat during drug interdiction training.
The AgustaWestland AW109, originally the Agusta A109, is a lightweight, twin-engine, eight-seat multi-purpose helicopter designed and initially produced by the Italian rotorcraft manufacturer Agusta. It was the first all-Italian helicopter to be mass-produced. Its production has been continued by Agusta's successor companies, presently Leonardo.
AgustaWestland AW109
Agusta A109 K2 of the Rega over Mount Pilatus
A Belgian A109BA performing a display flight, 2013
An AW109E parked on the grass