Aircraft Photo of 24535 | Cessna L-19E Bird Dog | France - Army | AirHistory.net #853749
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:24535
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna O-1 Bird Dog (305/321/L-19/OE)
Aircraft Version:Cessna L-19E Bird Dog
C/n (msn):24535
Operator Titles:France - Army
Unit Markings:DetALAT N'Djamena (Opération MANTA)
Location
City / Airport:Baden-Baden - OosMap
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: EDTB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:June 1986
Photo from:JMS Collection
Photo ID: 853749
Photo Comment

Two L-19E were initially sent to République de Centrafrique. with the EFAO (Elément Français d'Assistance Opérationnelle) ALAT detachment, then other ones were dispatched to Chad in support of the MANTA Ops. All wore this distinctive light green/sand camouflage, with black lower surfaces.

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