| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 517203 |
| Military Code: | 203 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman G-64 Albatross (G-111 / U-16) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman HU-16B/ASW Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 272 |
| Operator Titles: | Greece - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | Πολεμική Αεροπορία |
| Aircraft Name: | Ἥφαιστος (Hephaistos) |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ElefsisMap |
| Country: | Greece |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LGEL IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 21 April 1993 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 384077 |
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This is former Norwegian Albatross 51-7203/WH-C. The aircraft became surplus in the Scandinavian country from 14 January 1969 and was delivered two months later to 353 MNAS 'Triena' at Elefsis. The Albatross was named Ἥφαιστος (Hephaistos) with the Diikissi Aeroporias Naftikou (Greek Naval Aviation) and flew up to 1995 after which the final Greek HU-16Bs were retired. 517203 is seen here seen awaiting an overhaul of its engine so it could fly again. 203 is preserved at its homebase from April 1997 onwards. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 August 2021, and has since been viewed 1214 times. |