| 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 |
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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 This photo was added on 13 December 2025, and has since been viewed 168 times. |