| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | RDPL-34043 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-8 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-8/9/17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-8T |
| C/n (msn): | 23502 |
| Operator Titles: | Laos - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | ກອງທັບອາກາດລາວ |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Lao People's Army Historical Museum |
| Photo Date: | 29 September 2025 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 859825 |
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Preserved with the Lao People's Army Historical Museum in Vientiane is Mi-8T RDPL-34043. It was used at Viengxay district during the civil war (1959-1975) to bring cadres and combattants to Vietnam for training. After the war, it was used to support operations Three Villages in the Paklay district in 1984 and in 1987-1988 to support operations in Botene district. The museum has many interesting artefacts on display. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 October 2025, and has since been viewed 289 times. |