| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 889 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Piaggio P-166 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Piaggio P-166 |
| Aircraft Version: | Piaggio P-166S Albatross |
| C/n (msn): | 451 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 27 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | YsterplaatMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FAYP IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | September 1985 |
| Photo from: | Kjell O Granlund Collection |
| Photo ID: | 416098 |
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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; 889 was delivered in August 1970. The fleet was retired in 1992/1993 and replaced by Dakotas, the very aircraft the Albatross replaced. 889 was sold as ZU-ABM in July 1992. Photographer unknown This photo was added on 28 November 2021, and has since been viewed 342 times. |