| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | C-551 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | EKW C-36 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | EKW C-36 |
| Aircraft Version: | F+W C-3605 |
| C/n (msn): | 331 |
| Operator Titles: | Switzerland - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | SionMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSGS / LSMS IATA: SIR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 1984 |
| Photo by: | Fred Willemsen |
| Photo ID: | 175343 |
| Photo Comment |
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Development of this aircraft goes back to the Messerschmitt 109 design. Replacement of the piston engine by the more powerful but lighter turbine engine necessitated lengthening of the aircraft to preserve a safe CG. It was used for target towing. This photo is copyright © Fred Willemsen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 October 2019, and has since been viewed 181 times. |