Visit to the Potugues Air Force

No problem for Pieter considering location, but Steve has been on holiday (again) so no excuses!:D

Hi all,

Thanks for the comments, I am glad you liked the pics. A few thinks the clear up;

– The Cessna are all WFU but some frames are used for training purposes. A bit similar like the FIAT G-91 or Gina’s as they call them.
– Cessna 13713 and one other are being prepared for delivery to Mozambique.
– It was a genuine spotters trip. Photography in the hangers was limited and we were not allowed to visit the “factory”. We were under constant guard but quite a lot was allowed and out hosts were very cooperative.
– there is only one P-3P still active (14805) the rest are ex Dutch P-3C which will be upgraded tot a P-3C CUP+ standard
– For the DCH-1s someone was telling that they wanted to keep them for a 100 years. Not sure if it is true but a great story anyway
– Yeah typo’s, guilty as well I’m afraid, in abundance

Bye, Pieter

Or even off the hangar floor eh Steve!:D

Now Michael.. you know it was only a typo or lack of concentration on my part don’t you..even Jesus Christ slipped up now and then..lol

Fantastic pics thanks for sharing, nice to see a variety of older types still in use and love the ‘Vietnam style’ camoflage on the Merlins, Cessna 337 etc.
The only P-3s I have never seen are the Portugese ones.
I assume the Chipmunks are re-engined with Lycomings?

Or even off the hangar floor eh Steve!:D

Great shots..you could eat your dinner off that hanger floor

Nice pix. Thanks.
Great (50th Anniversary of the 103 Squadron) paint scheme on the Alphajet. I’m surprised to see the 337 still in service – looks in good shape too.

Nice to have the freedom on a military base!:)

Yes have to agree with Anna.. very nice. Those DHC-1’s look especially fetching in those markings.

Very Nice.