Aircraft Photo of 159 | Piasecki H-21C Shawnee | France - Army | AirHistory.net #877776
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:159
Military Code:AL
Aircraft Original Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Generic Type:Piasecki H-21 Workhorse/Shawnee
Aircraft Version:Piasecki H-21C Shawnee
C/n (msn):159/FR12
Operator Titles:France - Army
Unit Markings:GH 2
Location
City / Area:Selma Pass Area [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Algeria
 
Photo Date:27 August 1956 to 30 August 1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 877776
Photo Comment

The visiting Deputy Minister Max Lejeune was shown an heliborne operation near the Col de Selma. No 159, later FR12, has already been painted green and wears the simple emblem of Groupe d'Helicopteres 2 between the roundel and the rear rotor. The second helicopter, still bare, is 154 / AG. Photo by: Saurin / ECPAD

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