| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | R18 |
| Military Code: | 61-MM |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Transall C-160 |
| Aircraft Version: | Transall C-160R |
| C/n (msn): | 18 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | ET 61 |
| Aircraft Name: | Ville de Kolwezi |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 4 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 453140 |
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This C-160 acquired its name as it accompanied three Zairian C-130 Hercules to parachute soldiers of the French Foreign Legion into Kolwezi in May, 1978 to free French hostages after Katangese soldiers, supported by Angola, occupied the city. The plane was retired to the museum in August, 2012. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 April 2022, and has since been viewed 271 times. |