Aircraft Photo of 147203 | Boeing Vertol CH-147D Chinook | Canada - Air Force | AirHistory.net #161346
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:147203
Military Code:203
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing Vertol HC-1B Chinook
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing Vertol H-47/HC-1B/234/347 Chinook
Aircraft Version:Boeing Vertol CH-147D Chinook
C/n (msn):M3205
Operator Titles:Canada - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:KandaharMap
Country:Afghanistan
Airport Codes:ICAO: OAKN   IATA: KDH   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:8 February 2010
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 161346
Photo Comment

The Canadian Forces enhanced their transport capability in Afghanistan with the lease of six US Army CH-47Ds that were already in theatre. The US Army helicopters were repainted into Canadian colours, like this 147203 (former 87-00086) at the time of this pictures, this Chinook supported Operation SAIPH that ran from October 2009 - May 2012. This Chinook flew up to October 2011 for the CF and was eventually scrapped, its serviceable components were removed for use in newly purchased F models.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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