Aircraft Photo of 332 | Transall C-160Z | South Africa - Air Force | AirHistory.net #310256
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:332
Aircraft Original Type:Transall C-160
Aircraft Generic Type:Transall C-160
Aircraft Version:Transall C-160Z
C/n (msn):Z6
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Phalaborwa - Hendrik van EckMap
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:ICAO: FAPH   IATA: PHW   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:24 September 1991
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID: 310256
Photo Comment

When the USA refused export license for further C-130s for South Africa, they turned to France and bought nine Transall C-160Z which arrived between July 1969 and December 1970. They served with 28 Sqd at AFB Waterkloof alongside the Hercules until the fleet was retired at the end of 1992. This discrete Transall is seen landing at Phalaborwa in the then Transvaal (now Limpopo), home to the 7th South African Infantry Battalion. Photographer unknown

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