7454 results found
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807978Submit Correction
View count: 293
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Original Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Piper PA-38 Tomahawk
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807978Submit Correction
View count: 293
A Tomahawk trainer (not a cruise missile) while landing at Colombo. The fixed wing single engine trainer is former N2332K and is now used by a Sri Lankan pilot school named Sakurai.
Registration / Serial:4R-ASE
Aircraft Version:Piper PA-38-112 Tomahawk
C/n (msn):38-79A0579
Operator Titles:Sakurai Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:343 Mira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807969Submit Correction
View count: 274
FMS serial 01-8536 is a F-16D-52+-CF and was delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program that included 34 F-16Cs and 16 F-16Ds. This dual seat 616 was delivered to Souda on 27 March 2004. The camouflage of the Souda F-16s continue to surprise. They look always different from every angle and also in every light condition, impressive!
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:343 Mira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807969Submit Correction
View count: 274
FMS serial 01-8536 is a F-16D-52+-CF and was delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program that included 34 F-16Cs and 16 F-16Ds. This dual seat 616 was delivered to Souda on 27 March 2004. The camouflage of the Souda F-16s continue to surprise. They look always different from every angle and also in every light condition, impressive!
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA98
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807958Submit Correction
View count: 291
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and one 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. They always flew in formation with French Mirage 2000s as Qatar was not used to NATO operations.
Registration / Serial:QA98
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA98
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807958Submit Correction
View count: 291
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and one 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. They always flew in formation with French Mirage 2000s as Qatar was not used to NATO operations.
Registration / Serial:QA98
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:608
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-9
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:340 Moira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807936Submit Correction
View count: 253
Delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program with FMS serial 99-1542. The Block 52+CF arrived at Souda on 17 June 2003.
Registration / Serial:608
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-9
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:608
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-9
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:340 Moira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807936Submit Correction
View count: 253
Delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program with FMS serial 99-1542. The Block 52+CF arrived at Souda on 17 June 2003.
Registration / Serial:608
Aircraft Version:General Dynamics F-16D Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-9
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:643
Military Code:133-JD
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000D
C/n (msn):452
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 2/3 SPA67
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807932Submit Correction
View count: 324
On its way to Libya, armed with Matra R550 Magic 2 air to air missiles and two GBU-12 Paveway IIs underneath the fuselage. Attached to station 4 is an Automatic Tracking and Laser Integration System (ATLIS) II targeting pod.
Registration / Serial:643
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000D
C/n (msn):452
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:643
Military Code:133-JD
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000D
C/n (msn):452
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 2/3 SPA67
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807932Submit Correction
View count: 324
On its way to Libya, armed with Matra R550 Magic 2 air to air missiles and two GBU-12 Paveway IIs underneath the fuselage. Attached to station 4 is an Automatic Tracking and Laser Integration System (ATLIS) II targeting pod.
Registration / Serial:643
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000D
C/n (msn):452
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4424
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116005U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807926Submit Correction
View count: 314
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4424
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116005U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-4424
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116005U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:6 Helicopter Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807926Submit Correction
View count: 314
The 6 Helicopter Squadron with its 61 Flight is using this Mi-171E, which was most probably delivered in 2013. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SMH-4424
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-171E
C/n (msn):171E00144116005U
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:343 Mira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807913Submit Correction
View count: 240
FMS serial 01-8536 is a F-16D-52+-CF and was delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program that included 34 F-16Cs and 16 F-16Ds. This dual seat 616 was delivered to Souda on 27 March 2004.
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Original Type:General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
Unit Markings:343 Mira
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807913Submit Correction
View count: 240
FMS serial 01-8536 is a F-16D-52+-CF and was delivered as part of the Peace Xenia III program that included 34 F-16Cs and 16 F-16Ds. This dual seat 616 was delivered to Souda on 27 March 2004.
Registration / Serial:616
Aircraft Version:Lockheed Martin F-16DJ Fighting Falcon
C/n (msn):XM-17
Operator Titles:Greece - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:99-0058
Alternate Serial:90058
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50062 / F61
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:62 AW / 446 AW
City / Airport:Kandahar (OAKN / KDH)Map
Country:Afghanistan
Photo Date:24 March 2008
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807908Submit Correction
View count: 232
First seen at Boeing, Long Beach (CA) as a LOT XI Globemaster III in early 2000, accepted by the USAF on 17 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:99-0058
Alternate Serial:90058
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50062 / F61
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kandahar (OAKN / KDH)Map
Country:Afghanistan
Photo Date:24 March 2008
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:99-0058
Alternate Serial:90058
Aircraft Original Type:McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing C-17 Globemaster III
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50062 / F61
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:62 AW / 446 AW
City / Airport:Kandahar (OAKN / KDH)Map
Country:Afghanistan
Photo Date:24 March 2008
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807908Submit Correction
View count: 232
First seen at Boeing, Long Beach (CA) as a LOT XI Globemaster III in early 2000, accepted by the USAF on 17 March 2000.
Registration / Serial:99-0058
Alternate Serial:90058
Aircraft Version:Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
C/n (msn):50062 / F61
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Kandahar (OAKN / KDH)Map
Country:Afghanistan
Photo Date:24 March 2008
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:68
Military Code:102-ER
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5F
C/n (msn):300
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/2 SPA26
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807905Submit Correction
View count: 307
Operation Unified Protector, the fight against the Libyan regime of Khadaffi, yield at Souda (Crete) a nice mix of French Mirage 2000s, including 2000-5Fs, 2000D and 2000NK2 as well as Qatarese 2000EDA/DDAs. Here serial 68 2000-5F is getting some attention of maintenance.
Registration / Serial:68
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5F
C/n (msn):300
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:68
Military Code:102-ER
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5F
C/n (msn):300
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/2 SPA26
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807905Submit Correction
View count: 307
Operation Unified Protector, the fight against the Libyan regime of Khadaffi, yield at Souda (Crete) a nice mix of French Mirage 2000s, including 2000-5Fs, 2000D and 2000NK2 as well as Qatarese 2000EDA/DDAs. Here serial 68 2000-5F is getting some attention of maintenance.
Registration / Serial:68
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5F
C/n (msn):300
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:304
Military Code:116-CA
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/4 SPA160
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807904Submit Correction
View count: 289
Blasting away from Souda, up to Libyan skies as part of Operation Unified Protector mission.
Registration / Serial:304
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:304
Military Code:116-CA
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/4 SPA160
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807904Submit Correction
View count: 289
Blasting away from Souda, up to Libyan skies as part of Operation Unified Protector mission.
Registration / Serial:304
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):Not known
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:63
Military Code:102-EM
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000C
C/n (msn):281
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/2 SPA3
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807895Submit Correction
View count: 309
Operation Unified Protector, the fight against the Libyan regime of Kadhafi, yield at Souda (Crete) a nice mix of French Mirage 2000s, including 2000-5Fs, 2000D and 2000NK2 as well as Qatarese 2000EDA/DDAs. Here serial 63, a 2000-5F of "Cigogne de Guynemer" (Guynemer Stork) is taking off from Souda. Soon the pilot is manoeuvring nar and over Libya to give top cover for other NATO assets.
Registration / Serial:63
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000C
C/n (msn):281
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:63
Military Code:102-EM
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000C
C/n (msn):281
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 1/2 SPA3
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807895Submit Correction
View count: 309
Operation Unified Protector, the fight against the Libyan regime of Kadhafi, yield at Souda (Crete) a nice mix of French Mirage 2000s, including 2000-5Fs, 2000D and 2000NK2 as well as Qatarese 2000EDA/DDAs. Here serial 63, a 2000-5F of "Cigogne de Guynemer" (Guynemer Stork) is taking off from Souda. Soon the pilot is manoeuvring nar and over Libya to give top cover for other NATO assets.
Registration / Serial:63
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000C
C/n (msn):281
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807884Submit Correction
View count: 858
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807884Submit Correction
View count: 858
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers. Here one of the 522s leave the Ratmalana platform for a mission to pick up members of the presidential family.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA92
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807880Submit Correction
View count: 335
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and one 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. They always flew in formation with French Mirage 2000s as Qatar was not used to NATO operations.
Registration / Serial:QA92
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA92
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807880Submit Correction
View count: 335
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and one 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. They always flew in formation with French Mirage 2000s as Qatar was not used to NATO operations.
Registration / Serial:QA92
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5EDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:343
Military Code:116-AH
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):287
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 2/4 N124
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807871Submit Correction
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Withdrawn from service and stored at Chateaudun since February 2012. But here parked at Souda, and ready for another Operation Unified Protector mission.
Registration / Serial:343
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):287
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:343
Military Code:116-AH
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):287
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
Unit Markings:EC 2/4 N124
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807871Submit Correction
View count: 265
Withdrawn from service and stored at Chateaudun since February 2012. But here parked at Souda, and ready for another Operation Unified Protector mission.
Registration / Serial:343
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000N
C/n (msn):287
Operator Titles:France - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807866Submit Correction
View count: 275
Registration / Serial:4R-DOM
Aircraft Version:Cessna 152
C/n (msn):15285851
Operator Titles:Red Bird Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807866Submit Correction
View count: 275
Registration / Serial:4R-DOM
Aircraft Version:Cessna 152
C/n (msn):15285851
Operator Titles:Red Bird Aviation
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807865Submit Correction
View count: 267
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807865Submit Correction
View count: 267
Strikingly, four black Bell 412s were seen on the platform of Ratmalana, all four carried the same serial, "SUH-522". There are six of them, and serials involved are reportedly SUH-523 (c/n 33097), SUH-525 (33095), SUH-527 (36225), SUH-528 (36249), SUH-529 (36557) and SUH-530 (36558). They are assigned to the 4 (VIP/VVIP) Helicopter Squadron "Anywhere, Anytime, Safely" that also operates Bell 212 and Mi-171E types. The 412s showed no exact IDs to the 4Aviation travellers.
Registration / Serial:SUH-522
Aircraft Version:Bell 412
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-581
Alternate Registration:UNO-566P
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5)
C/n (msn):144M07
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807860Submit Correction
View count: 286
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SMH-581
Alternate Registration:UNO-566P
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5)
C/n (msn):144M07
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SMH-581
Alternate Registration:UNO-566P
Aircraft Original Type:Mil Mi-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Mil Mi-8/9/17
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5)
C/n (msn):144M07
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807860Submit Correction
View count: 286
A V-5 that just returned from a United National deployment in Central African Republic. Its UN markings and registration (UNO-566P) are still visible. Its construction number is not clear, 144M07?. likewise its former identity, this could be SMH-4308. Pictured during a very fine 4Aviation tour that lead to most bases of the SLAF.
Registration / Serial:SMH-581
Alternate Registration:UNO-566P
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-17V-5 (Mi-8MTV-5)
C/n (msn):144M07
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCL-854
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0018
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Light Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807857Submit Correction
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854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCL-854
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0018
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCL-854
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0018
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Light Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807857Submit Correction
View count: 281
854 is one of a number of Y12-II versions in use with the air force of Sri Lanka. It is parked here inside a hangar at its homebase Ratmalana and is operated by 8 light transport squadron. The Harbin carries manufacturer date 25 Dec'86 and was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR854 in February. It was reserialled to SCL-3202 in 2010 and again to SCL-854 by Mar'12. 854 is modified for Air Ambulance missions in 2021.
Registration / Serial:SCL-854
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0018
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Light Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807854Submit Correction
View count: 244
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Original Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Generic Type:Harbin Y12
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
Unit Markings:8 Light Transport Squadron
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807854Submit Correction
View count: 244
This Harbin product was delivered to the Sri Lanka Air Force as CR852 in November 1986. It was assigned to 8 Light Transport Squadron "Constrant Service". The aircraft was several times grounded due to lack of spare parts. The Y-12 was reserialled to SCL-3201 in 2010 and again to SCL-852 by March 2012. Here the aircraft is seen again, grounded, awaiting parts of its engines.
Registration / Serial:SCL-852
Aircraft Version:Harbin Y12-II
C/n (msn):0014
Operator Titles:Sri Lanka - Air Force
City / Airport:Colombo - Ratmalana (VCCC / RML)Map
Country:Sri Lanka
Photo Date:5 October 2023
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA85
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5DDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807850Submit Correction
View count: 254
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and this sole 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. Therefore they were armed with MICA and Magic R550 air to air missiles.
Registration / Serial:QA85
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5DDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Registration / Serial:QA85
Aircraft Original Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Generic Type:Dassault Mirage 2000
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5DDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
Unit Markings:7 sqn
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact
Photo ID:807850Submit Correction
View count: 254
Operations Libyan dawn brought deployments to the Mediterranean area. The one at Souda (Crete, Greece) was the most interesting one. The multi-state NATO-led coalition began a military intervention - named Operation Unified Protector - in and over Libya. The Qatari Emeri Air Force deployed five Mirage 5EDAs and this sole 5DDA. The QEAF only flew Combat Air Patrols (air defence) during the operation, to prevent Libyan military aircraft to take off. Therefore they were armed with MICA and Magic R550 air to air missiles.
Registration / Serial:QA85
Aircraft Version:Dassault Mirage 2000-5DDA
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Qatar - Air Force
City / Airport:Chania - Souda (LGSA / CHQ)Map
Country:Greece
Photo Date:12 May 2011
Photo by:Stephan de BruijnContact