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Designed originally for agricultural duties under the designation SKh-1, the An-2 utility transport
flew for the first time on 31 August 1947. Of robust construction and suitable for operations from
short, semi-prepared strips, the Antonov An-2 has been manufactured for both military and civil roles.
The An-2 remained in production until 1991. Over 18.000 of the different types were built in the
Ukraine (5000), Poland (12000) and China (1000).
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the Antonov An-2S is AN2 |
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Antonov An-2S s/n 178(473)02 was delivered as '888' to the NVA (East German Air Force) and enteered service on 10 May 1958.
On 30 July 1990, the aircraft was registered DDR-SKL with Interflug/Agrarflug in the DDR as an Antonov An-2S, however it is in
fact an Antonov An-2T. On 1 September 1990, the Antonov was transferred to Flug Service Berlin and registered D-FONL in Germany.
In October 1991, Antonov D-FONL was transferred to Classic Air Berlin. In 1996, Ruppiner Air Service became the next operator of
An-2S D-FONL. On 3 June 2001, Antonov An-2S D-FONL was registered with Classic Wings. Today, Antonov An-2S D-FONL is painted in
Deutsche Lufthansa colors, including registration DM-SKL.
On 1 May 2012, Antonov An-2T D-FONL / DM-SKL was seen at Hoogeveen airfield (EHHO). |
Luchtvaart déjà vu
