| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | SMH-596 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-171 |
| C/n (msn): | 59489611084 |
| Operator Titles: | Sri Lanka - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 6 Helicopter Squadron |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Colombo - Katunayake / Bandaranaike InternationalMap |
| Country: | Sri Lanka |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: VCBI IATA: CMB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 6 October 2023 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 809255 |
| Photo Comment |
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The helicopter once served within 63 flight of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as well as the multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation MINUSCA. With both mission it carried as UN registration UNO-316P. The helicopter was taken on charge as CH-596 by the SLAF on 4 December 1994. Became SMH-4302 by 2011 a fine dark green/dark brown camo colourscheme with a light grey underside. By 2014, likely after return from its UN duty, the Mi-171 became SMH-566. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 May 2025, and has since been viewed 237 times. |