| Registration / Serial: | R18 |
| Military Code: | 61-MM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160R |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ET 61 |
| Aircraft Name: | Ville de Kolwezi |
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map |
| Country: | France |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
This C-160 acquired its name as it accompanied three Zairian C-130 Hercules to parachute soldiers of the French Foreign Legion into Kolwezi in May, 1978 to free French hostages after Katangese soldiers, supported by Angola, occupied the city. The plane was retired to the museum in August, 2012.
| Registration / Serial: | R18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160R |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map | Country: | France |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | R18 |
| Military Code: | 61-MM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160R |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ET 61 |
| Aircraft Name: | Ville de Kolwezi |
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map |
| Country: | France |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 453140Submit Correction |
| View count: | 308 |
This C-160 acquired its name as it accompanied three Zairian C-130 Hercules to parachute soldiers of the French Foreign Legion into Kolwezi in May, 1978 to free French hostages after Katangese soldiers, supported by Angola, occupied the city. The plane was retired to the museum in August, 2012.
| Registration / Serial: | R18 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160R |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map | Country: | France |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |