Aircraft R-159 Data

R-159
1954 Piper L-21B Super Cub (PA-18-135), c/n 18-3849
Latest photos of R-159
R-159 - this dayglow nosed 54-2449 takes off 'runway 09' Ermelo LAS - by Gerrit van de Veen
Gerrit van de Veen
R-159 @ EHDL - At the end of it's service life RNLAF, all remaining L21's were brought to DeelenAFB and were wfu. Once belonged to Twenthe base flight, so 315SQ badge fills the national roundel. On the nose X-serv Twenthe and 'Republic Frisian Air Force...?' - by Gerrit van de Veen
Gerrit van de Veen
@ EHDL
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Piper
Model L-21B Super Cub (PA-18-135) Search all Piper L-21B Super Cub (PA-18-135)
Year built 1954
Construction Number (C/N) 18-3849
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Lycoming o-290-D2
Also Registered As
54-2449 De-registered
Aircraft
Registration Number R-159
Current Status De-registered
Owner
Owner Royal Netherlands Air Force
Address ,
Netherlands