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    Airframe Family: Transall C-160
    Latest Model:C-160R
    Last Military Serial:R218 ALA
    Construction Number:221
    Compressed ID:Transall C-160R sn R218 ALA cn 221
    Latest Owner or Location:Armee de l Air

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a C-160NG.

    1983

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Armee de l Air with s/n F218.

    From 1983 to After November 2018

    Transferred to 64th Transport Wing, Bricy Air Base, Orleans, France.
    Operated with markings: 64-GR
    Provided transport for Patrol of France Aerobatic Team.

    12 July 1986


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At NAS Glenview, IL open house as support for Patrol of France Aerobatic Team

    12 July 1986


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At NAS Glenview, IL open house as support for Patrol of France Aerobatic Team

    Converted to a C-160R.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Armee de l Air with s/n R218.

    Markings Applied: 218 64-GR

    27 June 2002


    Photographer: Tim Martin
    Notes: At Winnipeg

    March 2014

    Withdrawn from use.
    At Evreux-Fauville Air Base, Fauville, France.
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