Key Facts
| Total Delivered: | 3 |
| Total Still Active: | 0 |
| Total Now Stored: | 0 |
| Service Entry: | 1972 |
| Retirement: | 2012 |
| Main Role: | Patrol |
| Origin: | W. Germany |
History
Three AB.47G-2 donated by West Germany (ex-HEER) and delivered in May 1972. Used for patrol and Search & Rescue duties. Overhauled at Bergamo, Italy 1975-mid 1976. Two of the AB.47s were put into storage from 1997 and then sold.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS7201 | 225 | 74+02 | May 1972 | Initially serialled 9H-AAE. |
| 9H-AAF | 260 | 75+18 | May 1972 | New serial AS7302 not worn. wfu 1999. To F-GLNY Dec 2000. |
| 9H-AAG | 262 | 74+20 | May 1972 | New serial AS7303 not worn. wfu 20 Nov 1997. Sold to UAE Feb 1998. |
Pictures
AB.47G-2 9H-AAF.
(photo: Estelle Calleja via armedforcesofmalta.com)
(photo: Estelle Calleja via armedforcesofmalta.com)
More Information
References
- World Air Power Journal No.9
- European Air Forces Directory 2001/02 (Mach III)
- European Air Arms 2004 (Mach III)
- European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
- European Air Forces Directory 2012/13 (Mach III)
- Scramble Military Database
Other Sources
To be added.
See other operators of the Bell 47