Late '99, the KLu decided to retire the two F27-200MARs of 336sq which were based at Hato, Curaçao. Here M-2 is seen after its return from Hato, awaiting further plans. Eventually, it was decided to dispose them. M-2 was flown to Southend (UK) on 27 Aug'02, cannibalized and sadly scrapped. On the tail, the 336sq badge (a frigate bird) is seen, on the nose the badge of CZMCARIB (Dutch Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied-Naval Sea Command Carribbean). 336sq was deactivated in 2000 and reactivated in 2004 with C-130Hs (the badge then became a Bull). M-2: f/f 11 May'81, del 01 Oct'81

Fokker F27 Maritime M-2 seen in its half open hangar at Hato, Curacao, Dutch Caribbean. Two of these aircraft were assigned to the Dutch Naval Command in the Caribbean and operated by 336 squadron. In the late 90s, both were retired and replaced by a permanent Royal Netherlands Navy P-3C presence at Hato. On the fin it carries, barely visible, the badge of 336 Sqn, on the nose the crest of CZMCARIB - Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied.

The Belgian navy on board helicopter of Dutch frigate HNMLS Tromp seen in Norwegian waters.

On board a Belgian vessel in Dublin Port.

Delivered to the Belgian Navy as M-2 in 1971. Withdrawn from use at Koksijde in 2021.

Delivered to the Belgian Navy as M-2 in 1971. Withdrawn from use at Koksijde in 2021.

Ex F-ZWBF.

Not the best quality. One of the first aircraft pictures that I made.

The Balloon Park of the Danish army air arm took delivery of two Cierva autogyros in February 1936 and July 1937. In October 1940 M-1 and M-2 were sold to Sweden as SE-AKW and SE-AKZ. M-2 is seen at Vlissingen (Flushing), Netherlands, likely during its delivery flight. In the background are two locally built Scheldemusch light aircraft. Photo from: Gemeentearchief Vlissingen

Awaiting disposal. On the fin it carries the 336 Sqn badge, on the nose the badge of CZMCARIB - Commandement der Zeemacht in het Caribisch Gebied.