January 16, 1975, 51 years ago

 

By Richard Olmedo

In a joint operation, the Argentine Air Force and Aerolíneas Argentinas incorporated the Fokker F-28 aircraft into their fleets.

This was part of a purchase of eight aircraft from the Dutch manufacturer: three Mk.1000s for Aerolíneas Argentinas and five Mk.1000Cs with cargo doors and reinforced floors for the Air Force.

These were assigned to the "II Escuadrón de Transporte de la ! Brigada Aérea" 2nd Transport Squadron of the 1st Air Brigade, based at El Palomar Air Base,
registered TC-51 to TC-55.

 On January 16, 1975, the first F-28 joined the fleet of the first air brigade, registration TC-51(cn.11076).  

The Air Force already had experience with the model, as the aircraft assigned to presidential transport, registered T-01 (cn. 11028), had been flying since December 1970.

The Aerolíneas Argentinas initially acquired three aircraft, registered LV-LOA, LV-LOB, and LV-LOC. 

 

Fokker F-28 of Argentina Air Force and Aerolineas Argentinas

-ordered by construction number-

11018 F-28 Mk1000  TC-54

11020 F-28 Mk1000  TC-53

11024 F-28 Mk1000  TC-55

11074 F-28 Mk1000  TC-52

11076 F-28 Mk1000  TC-51

11083 F-28 Mk1000  LV-LOC

11085 F-28 Mk1000  LV-LOA

11086 F-28 Mk1000  LV-LOB