Registration / Serial:AEE-458
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale IAR-330L Puma
C/n (msn):R071
Operator Titles:Ecuador - Army
City / Heliport:La Balbina - Heliport (SEBB)Map
Country:Ecuador
Photo Date:22 January 2025
Photo by:Sandro RotaContact
Photo ID:823971Submit Correction
View count: 79
This helicopter has a lot of history, it was a former Romanian Air Force helicopter with registration 54. It was said to be Nicolae Ceaușescu's helicopter and as it was being ferried to Ecuador after his downfall, it encountered a series of problems. It has now been retired and serves as decoration for ceremonies.
Registration / Serial:AEE-458
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale IAR-330L Puma
C/n (msn):R071
Operator Titles:Ecuador - Army
City / Heliport:La Balbina - Heliport (SEBB)Map
Country:Ecuador
Photo Date:22 January 2025
Photo by:Sandro RotaContact
Registration / Serial:AEE-458
Aircraft Original Type:Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma
Aircraft Generic Type:Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale IAR-330L Puma
C/n (msn):R071
Operator Titles:Ecuador - Army
City / Heliport:La Balbina - Heliport (SEBB)Map
Country:Ecuador
Photo Date:22 January 2025
Photo by:Sandro RotaContact
Photo ID:823971Submit Correction
View count: 79
This helicopter has a lot of history, it was a former Romanian Air Force helicopter with registration 54. It was said to be Nicolae Ceaușescu's helicopter and as it was being ferried to Ecuador after his downfall, it encountered a series of problems. It has now been retired and serves as decoration for ceremonies.
Registration / Serial:AEE-458
Aircraft Version:Aerospatiale IAR-330L Puma
C/n (msn):R071
Operator Titles:Ecuador - Army
City / Heliport:La Balbina - Heliport (SEBB)Map
Country:Ecuador
Photo Date:22 January 2025
Photo by:Sandro RotaContact