Transall C-160R, R89 / 89, French Air Force / Armee de l'Air
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Registration: R89
Construction Number: 89
Code Number: 61-ZG
Military Unit: ET 061
Model Transall C-160R
Operator: French Air Force / Armee de l'Air
Airport: RAF Fairford (FFD / EGVA), UK - England
Airshow: Fairford - RIAT - 2013
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 18/07/2013
Date Submitted: 30/07/2013
Showing some wear and tear after a long service career, this French Air Force Transall arrives at RIAT 2013. She's based at Orléans-Bricy. In 2009, the French Defence Ministry announced a modernisation of the C-160 fleet, enabling it to continue in service until 2018 if required.
Picture ID:1414616