* msn. 11136

FF. 26Aug1978. Fokker F-28 Mk.3000. PH-EXN Fokker 13Jun1978. PH-ZBR Fokker rr 19Jul1978. 3D-ALN Royal Swazi National Airways. Named “Lijubant Sendzele”. On 25Nov1981 a group of 44 mercenaries boarded a scheduled flight in Manzini to Mahé in an attempt to overthrow Seychellois President. Damaged at Mahe International Airport Seychelles  in the ensuing fire fight between officials and the mercenaries. The fuselaje is peppered with shrapnel marks and one hole centrally over the wind screen and  two others holes throgh the side into rear cabin. The fuselaje was dismantled and aboard Heavy Lift Short Belfast G-BEPE and transported to Woensdrecht for repair. Within a further five months the F-28 returns to service. On 4 July 1993 hijacked on route from Maputo (Mozambique) to Manzini (Eswatini). Seen 10May1994 at Woensdrecht, ret 02Sep1994. Air Mauritanie li Mar1995 – Dec1995. Seen at Johannesburg 07Oct1996. Swazi Airlink nn 26Feb1999. Regional Express 22Aug2002. Repaint at JNB s20Aug2002 white cs, titles/logo. Departed 22Aug2002 for service in Congo, based at Pointe-Noir. 9Q-CAY Regional Express 28Apr1994. Seen at Mombasa white 28Jul2003. Seen at Lanseria 28Apr2004. Seen 06Jun2004 white cs. Seen stored 20Jun2005. ZS-PNL Imperial Bank 24Jun2005. -Seen at Lanseria 26Sep2005 white cs., still as 9Q- and not too good conditions-. Seen 15OCt2006 wfu. Marble Gold 40 24Oct2006. Seen 11Jan2007 unpainted missing some parts, not 3D-OAY as mis-sighted 22Sep2008. Seen at Lanseria 28Feb2011 wfu. Derelict.