Key Facts
Total Delivered: |
2 |
Service Entry: |
1971 |
Retirement: |
In Service |
History
One F.27-200 obtained in 1971 and registered TF-SYR (c/n 10260 ex PH-EXS). Loaned then sold to airline Icelandair from 12 December 1980 and subsequently to Switzerland as HB-ISH. Second F.27-200 obtained 14 January 1977 and registered TF-SYN (c/n 10545 ex PH-EXC). Still used for fishery protection duties. Equipped with underwing fuel tanks. Upgraded in 1987 with under-fuselage radome and updated equipment fit.
Individual Details
Serial |
c/no. |
Prev. Identity |
Delivered |
Fate/Notes |
TF-SYR |
10260 |
PH-EXS |
1971 |
CAA No.217, to Icelandair 12 Dec 1980 as TF-FLS. |
TF-SYN |
10545 |
PH-EXC |
14 Jan 1977 |
CAA No.274 |
Pictures
TF-SYN in it’s original colours.
(Photo, Olafur Sigurdsson Collection)
TF-SYN takes off from Reykjavik Airport on April 6, 1998.
(Photo, Baldur Sveinsson)
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