Aircraft Photo of A.12-4 | Aero A.12 (replica) | Czechoslovakia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #250056
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"A.12-4"
Aircraft Original Type:Aero A.12
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero A.12
Aircraft Version:Aero A.12 (replica)
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:Czechoslovakia - Air Force
Unit Markings:3 LP
Location
City / Airport:Prague - KbelyMap
Country:Czechia
Airport Codes:ICAO: LKKB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Letecké Muzeum Kbely
 
Photo Date:30 May 2020
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 250056
Photo Comment

The A-12 served reliably in the Czechoslovak AF for many years and although 94 were built, no original machine has survived. Therefore, this faithful replica of the A-12 was built in the Trenčín Aviation Repair Works between 1980-82 using original documentation and with a Maybach engine and an original Aero propeller. It is on displayat the Letecké Muzeum Kbely in the standard three-color camouflage from the 1920s, with the badge of Letecky pluk 3 (3rd Air Regiment), which operated at Nitra and from 1928 at Piestany.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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