![Aircraft Photo of T.7-19 | CASA C207C Azor | Spain - Air Force | AirHistory.net #396584](/photos/0396584.jpg)
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | T.7-19 |
Military Code: | 351-02 |
Aircraft Original Type: | CASA C207 Azor |
Aircraft Generic Type: | CASA C207 Azor |
Aircraft Version: | CASA C207C Azor |
C/n (msn): | 19 |
Operator Titles: | Spain - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | Esc 351 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Madrid - GetafeMap |
Country: | Spain |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: LEGT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
Photo Date: | 22 August 1988 |
Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
Photo ID: | 396584 |
Photo Comment |
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The type was first flown in '55. The Azor was developed for the airlines and was intended for use by Iberia's national routes. It was a quite capable a/c but lacked performance and capacity compared to US and European designs. So it was surpassed by the Fokker 27 and the Convair 440. As the Spanish AF was desperate to replace their aging fleet of CASA 352s, the Azor was available and fit the air force specifications. They ordered eventually 22 aircraft, with deliveries between '60-'67. It was replaced by the C212 in the late 80s. The picture shows one of the final two operational two C207s. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 1 October 2021, and has since been viewed 355 times. |