Cont'd from previous image. New airframe for the UK's 2nd Generation SAR (UKSAR2G) program, consisting of 18 helicopters assigned to ten permament 24/7 and two seasonal (during summer) bases around the UK. The fleet will be of three S-92's, nine AW189's and six new AW139's, of which G-RESI is the last delivered. The other five new AW139's are G-RESA, G-RESB, G-RESE, G-RESF and G-RESH. UKSAR2G is a comprehensive program aiming to transform the UK's SAR program into a modern, efficient and latest-technology-based service.

Pictured during delivery flight from Milano (MXP) via Bern to the UK. G-RESI is the last of six new AW139 ordered by Bristow after being awarded the UK's 2nd Generation SAR by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) in July 2022. The new UKSAR2G program is valued at 1.6 billion GBP for the 2024 through 2034 periode and implements lessons learned from the previous 10 year SAR contract, also held by Bristow since 2013. The transition phase from the "old" to the "new" contracted started on Sept. 30, 2024 and needs to be completed by Dec. 31, 2026. See next image for additional details.