97 results found
| Registration / Serial: | CR-868 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3410 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 843019Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
First delivered as UR-48022 in 1995 and to SELVA Colombia, becoming HK-4009 in April that year. Returned to Ukraine in 2000 and delivered to the SLAF in March 2001. Re-serialled SCM3305 by 2010 and SCM-868 by 2012
| Registration / Serial: | CR-868 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3410 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CR-868 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3410 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 843019Submit Correction |
| View count: | 121 |
First delivered as UR-48022 in 1995 and to SELVA Colombia, becoming HK-4009 in April that year. Returned to Ukraine in 2000 and delivered to the SLAF in March 2001. Re-serialled SCM3305 by 2010 and SCM-868 by 2012
| Registration / Serial: | CR-868 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3410 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CR-864 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3509 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 843016Submit Correction |
| View count: | 98 |
Delivered in July 1996, serial changed to SCM3303 by 2010 and SCM-864 by 2013. W/o on 12th December 2014 at Hokandara, crashing in fog into wooded terrain while on approach to its base at Ratmalana
| Registration / Serial: | CR-864 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3509 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CR-864 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-32 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3509 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 843016Submit Correction |
| View count: | 98 |
Delivered in July 1996, serial changed to SCM3303 by 2010 and SCM-864 by 2013. W/o on 12th December 2014 at Hokandara, crashing in fog into wooded terrain while on approach to its base at Ratmalana
| Registration / Serial: | CR-864 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-32B |
| C/n (msn): | 3509 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2004 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809112Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809112Submit Correction |
| View count: | 267 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809100Submit Correction |
| View count: | 236 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809100Submit Correction |
| View count: | 236 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "SUH-522" |
| Alternate Registration: | SUH-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | 36558 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), and Bell 412EPs SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 showed construction number plate 36558 and is really SUH-530. The other 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | "SUH-522" |
| Alternate Registration: | SUH-530 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | 36558 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "SUH-522" |
| Alternate Registration: | SUH-530 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | 36558 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 809099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), and Bell 412EPs SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 showed construction number plate 36558 and is really SUH-530. The other 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | "SUH-522" |
| Alternate Registration: | SUH-530 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | 36558 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 808162Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 808162Submit Correction |
| View count: | 286 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here two leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 808139Submit Correction |
| View count: | 321 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 shows a little more spacing between SUH and 522. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 808139Submit Correction |
| View count: | 321 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. This 522 shows a little more spacing between SUH and 522. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0579 |
| Operator Titles: | Sakurai Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807978Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASE |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0579 |
| Operator Titles: | Sakurai Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piper PA-38 Tomahawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0579 |
| Operator Titles: | Sakurai Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807978Submit Correction |
| View count: | 258 |
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-ASE |
| Aircraft Version: | Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk |
| C/n (msn): | 38-79A0579 |
| Operator Titles: | Sakurai Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807926Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-4424 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171E |
| C/n (msn): | 171E00144116005U |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807884Submit Correction |
| View count: | 759 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807884Submit Correction |
| View count: | 759 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-DOM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 152 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 152 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 152 |
| C/n (msn): | 15285851 |
| Operator Titles: | Red Bird Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-DOM |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 152 |
| C/n (msn): | 15285851 |
| Operator Titles: | Red Bird Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-DOM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 152 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 152 |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 152 |
| C/n (msn): | 15285851 |
| Operator Titles: | Red Bird Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 246 |
| Registration / Serial: | 4R-DOM |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 152 |
| C/n (msn): | 15285851 |
| Operator Titles: | Red Bird Aviation |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 412 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 4 Helicopter Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807865Submit Correction |
| View count: | 245 |
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
| Registration / Serial: | SUH-522 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 412 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807860Submit Correction |
| View count: | 268 |
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-581 |
| Alternate Registration: | UNO-566P |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 144M07 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807857Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807857Submit Correction |
| View count: | 238 |
854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-854 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0018 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 8 Light Transport Squadron |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Photo ID: | 807854Submit Correction |
| View count: | 216 |
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de BruijnContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 774336Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
Awaiting overhaul at its homebase Ratmalana, Y-12-II SCL-852 is one of the Turbo-Pandas operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The aircraft are operated by 8 squadron and this example had serial SCL-3201 allocated before.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Harbin Y12 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 774336Submit Correction |
| View count: | 176 |
Awaiting overhaul at its homebase Ratmalana, Y-12-II SCL-852 is one of the Turbo-Pandas operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). The aircraft are operated by 8 squadron and this example had serial SCL-3201 allocated before.
| Registration / Serial: | SCL-852 |
| Aircraft Version: | Harbin Y12-II |
| C/n (msn): | 0014 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-162 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 471 (37-009) |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found with the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-162 is an armed version in grey colours and can be found as part of a three ship display in the outdoor exhibition.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-162 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 471 (37-009) |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CT-162 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aviamilano F.250 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 471 (37-009) |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773782Submit Correction |
| View count: | 179 |
Various SF-260s of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) can be found with the excellent museum in Colombo-Ratmalana. CT-162 is an armed version in grey colours and can be found as part of a three ship display in the outdoor exhibition.
| Registration / Serial: | CT-162 |
| Aircraft Version: | SIAI-Marchetti SF-260W Warrior |
| C/n (msn): | 471 (37-009) |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CC-660" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 337F Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 33701461 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773710Submit Correction |
| View count: | 208 |
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has operated a few Cessna 337F Super Skymasters. This example can be found in outdoor display of the excellent SLAF Museum in Ratmalana, wearing fake serial CC-660. Its real identity is CC-651.
| Registration / Serial: | "CC-660" |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 337F Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 33701461 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | "CC-660" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 337 Super Skymaster |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 337F Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 33701461 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773710Submit Correction |
| View count: | 208 |
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has operated a few Cessna 337F Super Skymasters. This example can be found in outdoor display of the excellent SLAF Museum in Ratmalana, wearing fake serial CC-660. Its real identity is CC-651.
| Registration / Serial: | "CC-660" |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna 337F Super Skymaster |
| C/n (msn): | 33701461 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-578 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2061 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773445Submit Correction |
| View count: | 214 |
Ex 57-1823, this helicopter is one of a handful of OH-13H Sioux once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). It can be found somewhat hidden on the large premises of the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana. Its canopy seems non-standard for the type.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-578 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2061 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CH-578 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 47 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2061 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773445Submit Correction |
| View count: | 214 |
Ex 57-1823, this helicopter is one of a handful of OH-13H Sioux once operated by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF). It can be found somewhat hidden on the large premises of the excellent SLAF museum in Ratmalana. Its canopy seems non-standard for the type.
| Registration / Serial: | CH-578 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell OH-13H Sioux |
| C/n (msn): | 2061 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CF-904 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
Five MiG-17Fs found their way to Sri Lanka, some of which still survive. This rather anonymous example is on display in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
| Registration / Serial: | CF-904 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | CF-904 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Collection: | Sri Lanka Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 773192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 188 |
Five MiG-17Fs found their way to Sri Lanka, some of which still survive. This rather anonymous example is on display in the excellent Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) museum in Ratmalana.
| Registration / Serial: | CF-904 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map | Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Photo Date: | 5 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |