Wattisham is also home to the local Royal Air Force Search & Rescue flight. Operated by 'B' Flight, 22 Sqn, the two Sea King HAR3A's are flown from a newly built hangar on the site previously occupied by the old 'Q' Shed. The former Suffolk Police Eurocopter EC-135P-2+ is now operated by the NPAS (National Police Air Service) from the North side HAS site.