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CASA 212 * Current *
12 CASA 212 Aviocars obtained in two batches of six - the first batch in 1983/84, and the second batch in 1986. Two aircraft were written off and two second-hand replacements were subsequently obtained. Used by 3 Sqn for the transport role.
Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
800 A45-1-288   1 Mar 1983  
801 A45-2-293   1 Apr 1983 w/o Oct 1985
802 A45-3-295   1 Apr 1983 w/o 11 Jan 1999
803 A45-4-300   1 June 1983  
804 AV45-1-312   1 July 1983 VIP interior
805 A45-5-329   1 Feb 1984  
806 358   5 Dec 1986  
807 364   6 Dec 1986  
808 365   5 Dec 1986  
809 366   30 Dec 1986 w/o 11 Feb 1987
810 367   30 Dec 1986  
811 368   30 Dec 1986  
812 321   19?? ex CASA demonstrator
813 A45-3-186 FAU 530 19?? ex Urugauyan AF

References:

  1. World Air Forces Directory 2002/03 (Ian Carroll, 2002)
  2. African Military Aviation (W A Brent, 1994)


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