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GAF Nomad 22B VH-CRI
GAF Nomad 22B VH-CRI (msn 53) (GAF - Government Aircraft Factories) of the NSCA (National Safety Council of Australia). First flown on 6 June 1977 and operated in Australia as VH-CRI, number: 53 was then bought by the Philippine Air Force in November 1990 and ditched in the sea on 17 December 2002. Date: 1977
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1977 1990 2002 Bought Council Ditched Factories Flown Flyng Nomad Operated Philippine Safety December
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1. Title: GAF Nomad 22B VH-CRI: A Veteran Aeronautical Transport from Australia to the Philippines and Back 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the GAF Nomad 22B, registration VH-CRI (msn 53), in its prime during its tenure with the National Safety Council of Australia (NSCA) in 1977. First taking to the skies on June 6, 1977, this Australian-built aircraft, produced by Government Aircraft Factories (GAF), was a vital component of the NSCA's fleet. Numbered 53, VH-CRI served Australia with distinction, showcasing its versatility and reliability in various aeronautical transport applications. However, its story did not end in the land down under. In November 1990, the Nomad 22B was bought by the Philippine Air Force, expanding their fleet and continuing its service in a new country. Unfortunately, on December 17, 2002, VH-CRI's journey came to an abrupt end when it ditched in the sea. Despite the unfortunate incident, this photograph stands as a testament to the Nomad 22B's rich history and its role in both Australian and Philippine aviation. Originally flown for the National Safety Council of Australia, this GAF Nomad 22B, registration VH-CRI (msn 53), was a crucial part of the organization's fleet. First flying on June 6, 1977, it was an Australian-built aircraft produced by Government Aircraft Factories (GAF). In November 1990, it was bought by the Philippine Air Force and continued its service in a new country. Tragically, on December 17, 2002, VH-CRI ditched in the sea, marking the end of its journey. This photograph captures the Nomad 22B in its prime during its time with the NSCA.
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