Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 8 |
| Total Still Active: | 0 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1962 |
| Retirement: | 1982 |
| Main Role: | Patrol |
| Origin: | France |
History
Eight SE.3160 Alouette III obtained from 1962. Used by for fishery protection and rescue duties. Normally fitted with floats and a winch. Withdrawn from service in 1982 and sold.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-019 | 1019 | 1962 | wfu Dec 1982, to LX-AAA Feb 1983, later to HB-XOE | |
| M-030 | 1030 | 1962 | wfu Dec 1981, to USA Feb 1983 | |
| M-070 | 1070 | 1963 | wfu Apr 1980, preserved Marine Museum Alborg Sept 2006 | |
| M-071 | 1071 | 1963 | wfu Dec 1982, to LX-EEE Feb 1983, later HB-XNZ | |
| M-072 | 1072 | 1963 | wfu Feb 1982, to USA Feb 1983 | |
| M-388 | 1388 | 1967 | wfu Sept 1980, preserved Egeskov Oct 2006 | |
| M-438 | 1438 | 1967 | wfu Jan 1982, to HB-XCM Mar 1983 | |
| M-439 | 1439 | 1967 | wfu May 1982, to LX-OOO Feb 2003, later to HB-XOF |
Pictures
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More Information
References
- Naval Aviation Fleet List 1962-Present
- European Air Forces Directory 2007/08 (Mach III)
- Scramble Military Database
Other Sources
To be added.
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