| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | AEE-458 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma |
| Aircraft Version: | Aerospatiale IAR-330L Puma |
| C/n (msn): | R071 |
| Operator Titles: | Ecuador - Army |
| Location | |
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| City / Heliport: | La Balbina - HeliportMap |
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SEBB IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 January 2025 |
| Photo by: | Sandro Rota |
| Photo ID: | 823971 |
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This helicopter has a lot of history, it was a former Romanian Air Force helicopter with registration 54. It was said to be Nicolae Ceaușescu's helicopter and as it was being ferried to Ecuador after his downfall, it encountered a series of problems. It has now been retired and serves as decoration for ceremonies. This photo is copyright © Sandro Rota, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 July 2025, and has since been viewed 79 times. |