Late '99, the KLu decided to retire the two F27-200MARs of 336sq which were based at Hato, Curaçao. Here M-2 is seen after its return from Hato, awaiting further plans. Eventually, it was decided to dispose them. M-2 was flown to Southend (UK) on 27 Aug'02, cannibalized and sadly scrapped. On the tail, the 336sq badge (a frigate bird) is seen, on the nose the badge of CZMCARIB (Dutch Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied-Naval Sea Command Carribbean). 336sq was deactivated in 2000 and reactivated in 2004 with C-130Hs (the badge then became a Bull). M-2: f/f 11 May'81, del 01 Oct'81

Fokker F27 Maritime M-2 seen in its half open hangar at Hato, Curacao, Dutch Caribbean. Two of these aircraft were assigned to the Dutch Naval Command in the Caribbean and operated by 336 squadron. In the late 90s, both were retired and replaced by a permanent Royal Netherlands Navy P-3C presence at Hato. On the fin it carries, barely visible, the badge of 336 Sqn, on the nose the crest of CZMCARIB - Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied.

Awaiting disposal. On the fin it carries the 336 Sqn badge, on the nose the badge of CZMCARIB - Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied.