Aircraft Photo of HB-RSL / 6 | Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard | France - Air Force | AirHistory.net #21641
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:HB-RSL
Alternate Serial:6
Military Code:YE
Aircraft Original Type:Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard
Aircraft Generic Type:Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard
Aircraft Version:Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard
C/n (msn):6M
Display Paint:France - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:SionMap
Country:Switzerland
Airport Codes:ICAO: LSGS / LSMS   IATA: SIR   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Sion Air Show 2011
 
Photo Date:16 September 2011
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21641
Photo Comment

A flying survivor from the 396 of the French equivalent of the DHC Beaver. It saw action against Algerian guerillas in the late 1950s, but the noisy P&W R-985 engine was a disadvantage as it could be heard approaching long before other aircraft.

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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