Aircraft Photo of 5254 | Aero L-39CM Albatros | Slovakia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #505554
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:5254
Aircraft Original Type:Aero L-39 Albatros
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros
Aircraft Version:Aero L-39CM Albatros
C/n (msn):915254
Operator Titles:Slovakia - Air Force
Unit Markings:2nd sqn AFB Sliač
Location
Location:In Flight
Country:Slovakia
 
Photo Date:25 August 2022
Photo by:Lieuwe Hofstra
Photo ID: 505554
Photo Comment

Special tail Slovak L-39 with Otto Smik, the most succesfull Slovakian pilot in RAF service with 11 kills. Died in November 1944 while attacking Zwolle trainstation which is a mere 45 mins by train from where I live.

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

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