Delivered to the Belgian Air Force as RM9. Sold as N51964 then HR-ITA in 1978. Reregistered as N702JM in 1987 but had not been applied when this photo was taken. Reregistered as N510RP in 1988 then back to N702JM in 2004. Current on the register with an owner with Nashville, MI in 2025.

Preserved at the airbase

This rare example of a Percival Pembroke is one of the few remaining. It has an interesting history flying for the Belgian Air Force (RM-9) as well as Air America (N5964) and was involved in drug smuggling operations during the Vietnam Air. This aircraft also spent time in South America were it too was allegedly running drugs between Honduras and the US. This is where it acquired the white and red paint scheme. It was then stored at the Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minnesota until it made its way up to Canada.

Former Belgian Air Force Pembroke in stock at the Aviation Warehouse in Adelanto, CA. Serial OT-ZAK still slightly visible.

Operator unknown. Originally delivered to the Belgian Air Force Sep 54 as RM-9/OT-ZAI. To Air America Apr 78 as N51964. Believed to have gone on the Honduras register in 1978 too. Was in Tamiami (TMB) for a number of years and re-registered N702JM in Dec87. Re-reg N510RP in Jul 88. At some point it made its way to Minneapolis - Anoka County-Blaine / Janes Field (ANE) MN. It was apparently registered N702JM again in 2005, but the last photo I've seen of it, semi derelict at ANE in 2011, shows it still with reg N510RP.

Preserved in the Koninklijk Leger Museum / Musée Royal de l'Armée in Bruxelles. [Nikon D300 + Tokina 12-24mm/4]

This aircraft was the centrepiece of a childrens play area for many years. It deteriorated to a very poor condition and was subsequently removed for preservation. Molenheide is north of Hasselt.

Seen following a heavy rainstorm, this aircraft was on old 'friend' regularly seen on my travels in Belgium, ex RM-9/OT-ZAI of the Belgian Airforce, a real surprise in Florida.

Imagine finding one of these things parked in Minnesota!