Photo courtesy of Dennis Newell - U. S. Army HQ. Battery 94th Air Defense Artiller (Aviation Sec)

Sembach AFB W. Germany 1964-66

This is ‘279’ down in the field just a few miles from Sembach AFB W. Germany where she served with the 2nd Military Intelligence. She was flown back out of the field after inspection/repair.

Serial Number

127

Registration

 

Model

DHC-3

Year of Manufacture

1956 

Engine

Piston

Location

 

 

 

Owner

Fate Unknown

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Contact / Link

 

Notes
Source: Aviation Safety Network

Delivered to US Army as 55-3279. Then to Cambodia.

‘279’ was an asset of 2nd Military Intelligence and wore the colours of 2nd MI high on the vertical stabilizer. This aircraft is mentioned in an article by Karl Hayes concerning US Army Otters. The photos and article were kindly provided by Former US Army Crew Chief Dennis Newell who flew in 279.