| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | PK-MCB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Cessna 185 Skywagon |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Cessna 185 Skywagon (U-17) |
| Aircraft Version: | Cessna A185E Skywagon 185 |
| C/n (msn): | 185-1526 |
| Operator Titles: | Mission Aviation Fellowship - MAF |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Lucerne / Verkehrshaus [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Collection: | Verkehrshaus der Schweiz |
| Photo Date: | 19 June 2021 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 374758 |
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This Skywagon was delivered factory new to the MAF in 1969. It was stationed in the Indonesian part of Borneo, Kalimantan doing what MAF feels it needs to do. Prior to 2004, it was equipped with a tailwheel and operated from Palangkaraya and Tarakan. Then it was fitted with floats and served villages located inland on the Barito River and its tributaries, an area covering some 880 km. After 49 years and 23,000 flight hours without accidents, the plane was retirement and is now on display. Unless, I am missing something, with this exhibit there is no particular connection to Switzerland. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 July 2021, and has since been viewed 587 times. |