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The selection, in 1974, fell on the 5‐seat, IFR‐capable twin‐engined Bö105 which had back access as well
as sliding doors to each side facilitating the loading of stretchers. Initially six machines were acquired
and there were additional acquisitions over time, either to replace helicopters lost in operations or just
to expand the size of the fleet. The importance of the Bö105 to the Prefectura Aérea helicopter opera‐
tions is commemorated by the preservation of at least two machines out of the fifteen that were in the
fleet. C‐19 (c/n 365) is found in the main hall of the Museo Nacional Aeronáutico y del Espacio in Santi‐
ago. Another one, with fictitious serial C‐01, stands guard at the gate of the Prefectura Aérea base at To‐
balaba aerodrome.
The mixed fleet, equipped with the most modern technologies and machines, operated by the Prefec‐
tura Aérea ensures that this branch of the green‐liveried Carabineros de Chile delivers a professional,
motivated and effective quality service.
Beechcraft Raytheon 200
Super King Air, top
The Bö105 gate guard, bot‐
tom