Aircraft Photo of 9G-ABP | Vickers VC10 Srs1102 | Ghana Airways | AirHistory.net #379561
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:9G-ABP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers VC10
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers VC10/Super VC10
Aircraft Version:Vickers VC10 Srs1102
C/n (msn):824
Operator Titles:Ghana Airways
Location
City / Airport:Amsterdam - SchipholMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHAM   IATA: AMS   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 August 1965
Photo by:Ralf Manteufel
Photo ID: 379561
Photo Comment

On 28th December 1968 in retaliation for a terrorist attack on an Israeli aircraft in Athens, 8 Israeli Air Force Aérospatiale Super Frelon helicopters landed at Beirut International Airport at night. Commandos set fire to, and destroyed fourteen aircraft including this which was damaged beyond repair.

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

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