| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | HB-RSL |
| Alternate Serial: | 6 |
| Military Code: | YE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard |
| Aircraft Version: | Max Holste MH.1521M Broussard |
| C/n (msn): | 6M |
| Display Paint: | France - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | SionMap |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LSGS / LSMS IATA: SIR Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Sion Air Show 2011 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 2011 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 21641 |
| Photo Comment |
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A flying survivor from the 396 of the French equivalent of the DHC Beaver. It saw action against Algerian guerillas in the late 1950s, but the noisy P&W R-985 engine was a disadvantage as it could be heard approaching long before other aircraft. Badge from ELO 4/45. This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 November 2017, and has since been viewed 243 times. |