| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 896 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piaggio P-166 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piaggio P-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piaggio P-166S Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 458 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YsterplaatMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FAYP IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 March 2013 |
| Photo by: | Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto |
| Photo ID: | 385010 |
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During the 1960s, the South African Air Force recognized the requirement for an inshore maritime patrol and fisheries surveillance aircraft. With an already established relationship with Piaggio the P-166 was chosen. Named Albatross in SAAF service, the first was delivered in October 1969; 896 was delivered in March 1974. The fleet was retired in 1992/1993 and replaced by Dakotas, the very aircraft the Albatross replaced. 896 served with 27 Sqd its entire service life and arrived at the SAAF Museum Ysterplaat in October 1991. This photo is copyright © Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 August 2021, and has since been viewed 305 times. |