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Tribute to the forgotten: BN-2 Islander/ Defender

After the really interesting article in AFM (The lastest for me since we get them so late down here). I felt compelled to do a tribute series to this robust little plane. Lets see what we can get going here, I’d really like to see some pics of the Belize models especially with the tin fish under the wings and rockets mounted!

http://www.futura-dtp.dk/Flysiden/images/Islander.jpg
Maltese basic Islander.

http://www.rob.clubkawasaki.com/jas6097.jpg
Maltese Defender, note the radar in the nose.

http://www.baha.be/images/Milpics/Post_ww2/post_wwii_a_k/islander_b11_bierset_040605.jpg
Belgian model (now up for sale).

http://www.davidpride.com/Aviation/images/IAFM_04_055.jpg
One of two Islanders that served Israel, these planes were donated after being bought brand new by a local person, interesting history attached.

http://www.aeroflight.co.uk/mus/world/israel/idf13.jpg
The other Islander that served Israel.

http://eu.airliners.net/photos/photos/3/4/0/0343043.jpg
A Phillipines Navy Islander getting some work done

http://img459.imageshack.us/img459/5563/bn25uy.jpg
This BN-2A belongs to the Guyanan Defence Force, needs a bit of TLC if you ask me.

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