In Spring 1999, most of the Albanian Z5 fleet could be find stored at Farke, with only few left in service. NATO forces helped to move them from the helipads to a storage area, to have their helipads taken over by deployed NATO helicopters operating for AFOR (Albania Force).

In April 1999, 4040 RepUsht (military unit) still operated a handful Harbin Z5 helicopters from Farke, which were flown infrequently. Z5 6-41 was one of them, being protected from the elements with large tarps, most maintenance work was done in the open air.

This Mi-8T was bought for the Albanian Ministria e Financave dhe Ekonomisë (Ministry of Finance and Economy), hence the ZA-MFE registration.

In April 1999, 4040 RepUsht (military unit) still hand a handful Harbin Z5 helicopters in operational use from Farke, which were flown infrequently. At the time, 6-08 was the only Salon version still active, it is seen here ready for another flight with a fire-extinguisher at hand...