
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 21 November 2017, and has since been viewed 218 times. |