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| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
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Pilatus PC-6 Turbo-Porter
The prototype PC-6/A1 was acquired in 1962. One PC-6/A-H2 obtained in 1967 after a crash damaged the first one. Used by 100 Sqn in the ambulance/utility transport roles. Withdrawn from service in 1973. No Hebrew name given.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/4X-SVV | 529 | HB-FBB | 1962 | w/o ? date |
| 006/4X-SVY | 646 | HB-FCV | June 1967 | Preserved Hatzerim Museum as '02' |
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Republic RC-3 Seabee
One RC-3 only impressed into Sherut Avir in November 1947. At first numbered 60, but after some damage
repaired and renumbered 61. As 61 served in 101 sqn, for liaison/utility transport, no more amphibious landings performed. No Hebrew name given.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-61 | 1019? | NC6731K | Nov 1947 | to Shamuel Sczupak by mid 1947, initially VQ-PAK, to Sherut Avir, later A-60, to B-61 after repair, later 0901. wing floats removed Apr 1948, damaged in Egyptian AF attack on Sde Dov 15 May 1948, repaired by 9 Sept 1948 |
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RWD.13/RWD.15
Two RWD.13 impressed into Sherut Avir November 1947. Used by ? sqn in light transport/communications role. One destroyed 15 May 1948. Last withdrawn at end of War of Independence. No Hebrew name given.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-33 | VQ-PAM | 1947 | later 0301. to Aviron 1939, sold to private owner mid 1947, to Sherut Avir Nov 1947 | |
| A-34 | VQ-PAL | 1947 | later 0302. to Aviron 1939, sold to private owner mid 1947, to Sherut Avir Nov 1947. Damaged 15 May 1948 | |
| VQ-PAE | 1947 | RWD.15. to Aviron 1939, to Sherut Avir Nov 1947, used as air taxi, unserviceable for a long time, destroyed by fire at Lydda April 1948 |
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Temco TE-1A Buckaroo
Five T-35 Buckaroo obtained from USAF in 1950s. Used by FTS for evaluation as primary trainer. Withdrawn when? No Hebrew name given.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vultee BT-13 Valiant
Five BT-13A procured in USA in late 1947. Two disassembled and flown in via Panama - the first arrived on 16 May 1948 in a C-46. One in use by September 1948. Remaining three not delivered. Used by FTS for basic pilot training. Withdrawn when?. No Hebrew name given.
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-62 | later 1001 | |||
| ? | damaged in Czechoslovakia | |||
| '99' | w/o Dec 1948 |
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