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Fokker F. 27 Troopship C-5
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Fokker F.27 Troopship C-5, at RAF St. Mawgan, on 25 May 1962. Date: 1962
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1962 Fokker Koninklijke Luchtmacht Mawgan Troopship
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This evocative photograph captures the Fokker F.27 Troopship C-5 of the Koninklijke Luchtmacht, or Royal Netherlands Air Force, at RAF St. Mawgan on May 25, 1962. The image showcases the aircraft's distinctive design, with its twin engines positioned at the rear and the large cargo door at the rear, which was used for loading and unloading passengers and cargo. The Fokker F.27, a versatile and reliable aircraft, was widely used by military forces around the world for transporting troops and supplies. In this instance, it is seen parked on the tarmac at RAF St. Mawgan, a Royal Air Force station located in Cornwall, England. The photograph's composition, with the aircraft framed against the backdrop of the grey, overcast sky, adds to the sense of history and nostalgia. The Koninklijke Luchtmacht, which was established in 1913, played an important role in the defense of the Netherlands and its colonies during World War II. After the war, the Dutch air force underwent a period of modernization, and the acquisition of the Fokker F.27 was a significant step in this process. The aircraft served the Dutch military until the late 1980s, when it was retired from service. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into a time when air travel was a new and exciting frontier and military aircraft played a crucial role in global conflicts and peacekeeping efforts. The Fokker F.27 Troopship C-5, with its powerful engines and spacious cargo hold, was a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the aeronautical industry in the mid-20th century.
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