| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N5518 |
| Fleet number: | 518 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-188 Electra |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed L-188 Electra |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-188A Electra |
| C/n (msn): | 188-1026 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Van NuysMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVNY IATA: VNY Local: VNY Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 2 May 1981 |
| Photo by: | Roger Syratt |
| Photo ID: | 768560 |
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This aircraft was delivered new to Eastern Airlines in February 1959 but leased out to Air Operations International, who reportedly operated it for the US Navy, in January 1977. It was registered to the Van Nuys-based Gulfstream American Corporation in March 1981, but cancelled in February 1983 when it was sold as PK-RLH to Mandala Airlines, who operated it until September 1989 when it was withdrawn from use at Jakarta. In July 1995 its remains were purchased by the Canadian air tanker operator Air Spray to provide parts to support its Electra fleet. This photo is copyright © Roger Syratt, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 January 2025, and has since been viewed 482 times. |