Aircraft Photo of ZS-ASN / 2026 | Lockheed 18-08 Lodestar | South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens | AirHistory.net #336723
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:ZS-ASN
Alternate Serial:2026
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 18 Lodestar
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 18-08 Lodestar
C/n (msn):18-2026
Operator Titles:South African Airways - Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens
Aircraft Name:Andries Pretorius
Location
City / Airport:Johannesburg - RandMap
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:ICAO: FAGM   IATA: QRA   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:South African Airlines Museum
 
Photo Date:18 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van Zonneveld
Photo ID: 336723
Photo Comment

Delivered to the South African Air Force in November 1940 as 1372. To South Afican Airways in February 1946 as ZS-ASN. Converted to an aerial survey aircraft around 1955 and used for survey work throughout Africa until it was withdrawn from service in February 1973. To the museum in December 1973, where restoration started in 1974.

This photo is copyright © Kas van Zonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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