431 results found
Registration / Serial:N-4004
Aircraft Original Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Version:Westland AH-11A Super Lynx Mk21A (WG-13)
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Brazil - Navy
Unit Markings:HA-1
City / Area:Willemstad / Sint Annabaai [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Curaçao
Ship / Rig:NAe Rademaker (F-49)
Photo Date:24 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659422Submit Correction
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Brazilian Type 22 frigate NAe Rademaker (F-49) visited the port of Willemstad, carrying this Super Lynx Mk21A, or AH-11A as the Brazilian navy has designated this version of the Westland Lynx. It carries the badge of HA-1 on the door, and was testflown in the UK as ZH965 before delivery.
Registration / Serial:N-4004
Aircraft Version:Westland AH-11A Super Lynx Mk21A (WG-13)
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Brazil - Navy
City / Area:Willemstad / Sint Annabaai [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:24 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:N-4004
Aircraft Original Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Generic Type:Westland WG-13 Lynx
Aircraft Version:Westland AH-11A Super Lynx Mk21A (WG-13)
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Brazil - Navy
Unit Markings:HA-1
City / Area:Willemstad / Sint Annabaai [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Curaçao
Ship / Rig:NAe Rademaker (F-49)
Photo Date:24 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659422Submit Correction
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Brazilian Type 22 frigate NAe Rademaker (F-49) visited the port of Willemstad, carrying this Super Lynx Mk21A, or AH-11A as the Brazilian navy has designated this version of the Westland Lynx. It carries the badge of HA-1 on the door, and was testflown in the UK as ZH965 before delivery.
Registration / Serial:N-4004
Aircraft Version:Westland AH-11A Super Lynx Mk21A (WG-13)
C/n (msn):381
Operator Titles:Brazil - Navy
City / Area:Willemstad / Sint Annabaai [ Off-Airport ]
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:24 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:11 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659412Submit Correction
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Very welcome visitor at Hato, AB212ASW ARV-0304 of the Venezuelan navy participated in exercise Open Eyes 2004 with the local coast guard.
Registration / Serial:ARV-0304
Aircraft Version:Agusta AB-212ASW
C/n (msn):5171
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:11 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:11 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659412Submit Correction
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Very welcome visitor at Hato, AB212ASW ARV-0304 of the Venezuelan navy participated in exercise Open Eyes 2004 with the local coast guard.
Registration / Serial:ARV-0304
Aircraft Version:Agusta AB-212ASW
C/n (msn):5171
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:11 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:165830
Alternate Serial:5830
Military Code:RY-830
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29980 / 568
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-59
Aircraft Name:Spirit of New York City
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:10 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659411Submit Correction
View count: 80
One of the first visits to Hato of a US Navy C-40A Clipper, it supported the US Navy detachment at the time.
Registration / Serial:165830
Alternate Serial:5830
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29980 / 568
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:10 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:165830
Alternate Serial:5830
Military Code:RY-830
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing 737
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 737-7/700 (BBJ)
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29980 / 568
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-59
Aircraft Name:Spirit of New York City
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:10 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659411Submit Correction
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One of the first visits to Hato of a US Navy C-40A Clipper, it supported the US Navy detachment at the time.
Registration / Serial:165830
Alternate Serial:5830
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-40A Clipper
C/n (msn):29980 / 568
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:10 June 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:157316
Military Code:23
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5531
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-2
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:17 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659283Submit Correction
View count: 113
A long way from home, EP-3E 157316 / 23 made it all the way from NAS Rota, Spain to the Caribbean.
Registration / Serial:157316
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5531
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:17 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:157316
Military Code:23
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5531
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VQ-2
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:17 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659283Submit Correction
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A long way from home, EP-3E 157316 / 23 made it all the way from NAS Rota, Spain to the Caribbean.
Registration / Serial:157316
Aircraft Version:Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II)
C/n (msn):285A-5531
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:17 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:160765
Military Code:160 / 765
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5673
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659282Submit Correction
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One of many P-3C CDUs that visited Hato in 2003 and 2004, 160765 has code 160 on the tailfin, and 765 on the nose, together making buno 160765.
Registration / Serial:160765
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5673
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:160765
Military Code:160 / 765
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5673
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659282Submit Correction
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One of many P-3C CDUs that visited Hato in 2003 and 2004, 160765 has code 160 on the tailfin, and 765 on the nose, together making buno 160765.
Registration / Serial:160765
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):185-5673
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659280Submit Correction
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One of two Nimrods deployed to Hato for counternarcotics operations in October 2003.
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV232
Military Code:32
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659280Submit Correction
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One of two Nimrods deployed to Hato for counternarcotics operations in October 2003.
Registration / Serial:XV232
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8007
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV220
Military Code:220
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3P (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4247
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659279Submit Correction
View count: 72
Support for an RAF Nimrod detachment to Hato was given by Hercules XV220.
Registration / Serial:XV220
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3P (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4247
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV220
Military Code:220
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3P (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4247
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659279Submit Correction
View count: 72
Support for an RAF Nimrod detachment to Hato was given by Hercules XV220.
Registration / Serial:XV220
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130K Hercules C3P (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-4247
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:1 October 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV241
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659270Submit Correction
View count: 67
May 2004 saw a number of RAF Nimrods deployed to Hato, XV241 seen here being one of them.
Registration / Serial:XV241
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:XV241
Military Code:41
Aircraft Original Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Generic Type:Hawker Siddeley HS-801 Nimrod
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659270Submit Correction
View count: 67
May 2004 saw a number of RAF Nimrods deployed to Hato, XV241 seen here being one of them.
Registration / Serial:XV241
Aircraft Version:Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2
C/n (msn):8016
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:01-0028
Alternate Serial:10028
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37)
Aircraft Version:Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V)
C/n (msn):620
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:April 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659268Submit Correction
View count: 62
Registration / Serial:01-0028
Alternate Serial:10028
Aircraft Version:Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V)
C/n (msn):620
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:April 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:01-0028
Alternate Serial:10028
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-1159 Gulfstream II
Aircraft Generic Type:Gulfstream Aerospace G-1159/G-IV/G-V Gulfstream (C-20/C-37)
Aircraft Version:Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V)
C/n (msn):620
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:April 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659268Submit Correction
View count: 62
Registration / Serial:01-0028
Alternate Serial:10028
Aircraft Version:Gulfstream Aerospace C-37A Gulfstream V (G-V)
C/n (msn):620
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:April 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:159503
Military Code:LA-503
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5620
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-5
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659249Submit Correction
View count: 64
The golden P-3 years at Hato were 2003 and 2004. VP-5 P-3C AIP 159503 is seen here parked and ready for another mission over Caribbean waters. This aircraft was written off when parked inside a hangar at NAS Atusgi Japan, when the hangar collapsed because of heavy snowfall on 18 February 2014.
Registration / Serial:159503
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5620
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:159503
Military Code:LA-503
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5620
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-5
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659249Submit Correction
View count: 64
The golden P-3 years at Hato were 2003 and 2004. VP-5 P-3C AIP 159503 is seen here parked and ready for another mission over Caribbean waters. This aircraft was written off when parked inside a hangar at NAS Atusgi Japan, when the hangar collapsed because of heavy snowfall on 18 February 2014.
Registration / Serial:159503
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5620
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:36
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Version:Dassault Falcon 50MS Surmar
C/n (msn):36
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659221Submit Correction
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Deployed for a few days to Hato in March 2004, Falcon 50MS 36 is waiting for things to come on the coast guard apron.
Registration / Serial:36
Aircraft Version:Dassault Falcon 50MS Surmar
C/n (msn):36
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:36
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Falcon 50
Aircraft Version:Dassault Falcon 50MS Surmar
C/n (msn):36
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659221Submit Correction
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Deployed for a few days to Hato in March 2004, Falcon 50MS 36 is waiting for things to come on the coast guard apron.
Registration / Serial:36
Aircraft Version:Dassault Falcon 50MS Surmar
C/n (msn):36
Operator Titles:France - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:160770
Military Code:770
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):285A-5679
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659189Submit Correction
View count: 76
2003 and 2004 were the golden P-3C years at Hato, 160770 is seen parked here on the then brand new apron of the US FOL.
Registration / Serial:160770
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):285A-5679
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:160770
Military Code:770
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):285A-5679
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659189Submit Correction
View count: 76
2003 and 2004 were the golden P-3C years at Hato, 160770 is seen parked here on the then brand new apron of the US FOL.
Registration / Serial:160770
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C Orion
C/n (msn):285A-5679
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:May 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659169Submit Correction
View count: 120
The Regional Security System (RSS) is a defence and security pact of seven Eastern Caribbean island nations, and its Air Wing received this C-26A Metro from the USA in 1999 (ex 86-0454). It visited Hato again for counter narcotics operations in March 2004. Compared to its previous visit it had received a new dark grey paintjob, a huge sharkmouth and badge of the Air Wing, which had adopted the nickname Warlocks.
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659169Submit Correction
View count: 120
The Regional Security System (RSS) is a defence and security pact of seven Eastern Caribbean island nations, and its Air Wing received this C-26A Metro from the USA in 1999 (ex 86-0454). It visited Hato again for counter narcotics operations in March 2004. Compared to its previous visit it had received a new dark grey paintjob, a huge sharkmouth and badge of the Air Wing, which had adopted the nickname Warlocks.
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:March 2004
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ARBV-0211
Aircraft Original Type:Aero Commander 680 Turbo Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 680/681/690 Turbo Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 695
C/n (msn):95007
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:13 November 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659135Submit Correction
View count: 77
Hato had its fair share of exotic visitors, Venezuelan navy Rockwell Commander 695 ARBV-0211 (ex ARV-0211) visited in November 2003, and was parked on an apron just redone with a fresh slab of concrete.
Registration / Serial:ARBV-0211
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 695
C/n (msn):95007
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:13 November 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ARBV-0211
Aircraft Original Type:Aero Commander 680 Turbo Commander
Aircraft Generic Type:Aero Commander 680/681/690 Turbo Commander
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 695
C/n (msn):95007
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:13 November 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659135Submit Correction
View count: 77
Hato had its fair share of exotic visitors, Venezuelan navy Rockwell Commander 695 ARBV-0211 (ex ARV-0211) visited in November 2003, and was parked on an apron just redone with a fresh slab of concrete.
Registration / Serial:ARBV-0211
Aircraft Version:Aero Commander 695
C/n (msn):95007
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:13 November 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ARV-0401
Aircraft Original Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Generic Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-200 Aviocar
C/n (msn):S43-1-351
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:16 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659114Submit Correction
View count: 106
Exercise Open Eyes 2003 brought Venezuelan navy Aviocar ARV-0401 to Hato, for training with local coast guard units.
Registration / Serial:ARV-0401
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-200 Aviocar
C/n (msn):S43-1-351
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:16 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ARV-0401
Aircraft Original Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Generic Type:CASA C-212 Aviocar
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-200 Aviocar
C/n (msn):S43-1-351
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:16 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659114Submit Correction
View count: 106
Exercise Open Eyes 2003 brought Venezuelan navy Aviocar ARV-0401 to Hato, for training with local coast guard units.
Registration / Serial:ARV-0401
Aircraft Version:CASA C-212-200 Aviocar
C/n (msn):S43-1-351
Operator Titles:Venezuela - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:16 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:163002
Military Code:LT-002
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5809
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-62
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659104Submit Correction
View count: 69
The golden P-3 years at Hato were 2003 and 2004.
Registration / Serial:163002
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5809
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:163002
Military Code:LT-002
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-3 Orion
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5809
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VP-62
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:659104Submit Correction
View count: 69
The golden P-3 years at Hato were 2003 and 2004.
Registration / Serial:163002
Aircraft Version:Lockheed P-3C AIP+ Orion
C/n (msn):185-5809
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:25 June 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:7 April 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658716Submit Correction
View count: 128
The Regional Security System (RSS) is a defence and security pact of seven Eastern Caribbean island nations, and its Air Wing received this C-26A Metro from the USA in 1999 (ex 86-0454). In 2022, Guyana joined the RSS as the 8th member state. This Metro, which is based at Barbados-Grantley Adams, visited Hato for counter narcotics operations with the local coast guard in April 2003.
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:7 April 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Original Type:Swearingen SA-226 Metro
Aircraft Generic Type:Fairchild SA-227 Merlin IV/Metro/Expediter (C-26)
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:7 April 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658716Submit Correction
View count: 128
The Regional Security System (RSS) is a defence and security pact of seven Eastern Caribbean island nations, and its Air Wing received this C-26A Metro from the USA in 1999 (ex 86-0454). In 2022, Guyana joined the RSS as the 8th member state. This Metro, which is based at Barbados-Grantley Adams, visited Hato for counter narcotics operations with the local coast guard in April 2003.
Registration / Serial:RSS-A1
Aircraft Version:Fairchild C-26A Metro III
C/n (msn):AC-743B
Operator Titles:Regional Security System - Air Force
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:7 April 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:164998
Alternate Serial:4998
Military Code:AX-998
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5305
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-53
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:15 February 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658271Submit Correction
View count: 167
Supporting an E-2C Hawkeye deployment to Hato, classic white C-130T 164998 of VR-53 is seen here after just leaving Hato's runway 11 on its way to a parking spot.
Registration / Serial:164998
Alternate Serial:4998
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5305
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:15 February 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:164998
Alternate Serial:4998
Military Code:AX-998
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5305
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-53
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:15 February 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658271Submit Correction
View count: 167
Supporting an E-2C Hawkeye deployment to Hato, classic white C-130T 164998 of VR-53 is seen here after just leaving Hato's runway 11 on its way to a parking spot.
Registration / Serial:164998
Alternate Serial:4998
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5305
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:15 February 2003
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:203
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7248
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:September 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658172Submit Correction
View count: 67
Donated to the Hato fire brigade, Neptune 203 is seen here slowly deteriorating in a corner of Hato airport, still with its H-code for Hato clearly visible.
Registration / Serial:203
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7248
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:September 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:203
Military Code:H
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7248
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:September 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658172Submit Correction
View count: 67
Donated to the Hato fire brigade, Neptune 203 is seen here slowly deteriorating in a corner of Hato airport, still with its H-code for Hato clearly visible.
Registration / Serial:203
Aircraft Version:Lockheed SP-2H Neptune
C/n (msn):726-7248
Operator Titles:Netherlands - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:September 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:165313
Alternate Serial:5313
Military Code:JW-313
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5383
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-62
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:2 June 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658168Submit Correction
View count: 61
Supporting an E-2C Hawkeye deployment at Hato in June 2002.
Registration / Serial:165313
Alternate Serial:5313
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5383
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:2 June 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:165313
Alternate Serial:5313
Military Code:JW-313
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5383
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VR-62
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:2 June 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact
Photo ID:658168Submit Correction
View count: 61
Supporting an E-2C Hawkeye deployment at Hato in June 2002.
Registration / Serial:165313
Alternate Serial:5313
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130T Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-5383
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Willemstad / Curaçao - Hato (TNCC / CUR)Map
Country:Curaçao
Photo Date:2 June 2002
Photo by:Wim SonneveldContact