| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | F216 |
| Military Code: | GT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160G Gabriel |
| C/n (msn): | 219 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Gran CanariaMap |
| Region / Country: | Canary Islands, Spain |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: GCLP IATA: LPA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 23 January 2017 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 318 |
| Photo Comment |
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A very rare catch of a C.160G, a C.160NG fitted out for ELINT (electronic signals intelligence) work. The C.160G 'Gabriel' machines have been seen operating out of Gando several times, most probably listening in on terrorist communications in Mali. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 25 July 2017, and has since been viewed 871 times. |