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Bolivia was the last operator of the venerable T-33 after an extensive overhaul and modifications in Canada. The curtain fell on 31 Juli 2017 for these workhorses.
Michael Flebbe
Six K-8s were received to replace the T-33s.
Wim Sonneveld
After basic training on the Zlin 242, trainee pilots progress to the DA40.
Wim Sonneveld
Helicopter pilots are trained on the R44 that is also used by Grupo Aéreo 51.
DICOS, Fuerza Aérea Boliviana
This FAB-81 is the sole C-130H in service, it is being operated by TAM as can be appreciated from the markings.
Neil Dunridge
Most sightings will be of Falcon 900EX-Easy FAB-001 or this Falcon 50EX FAB-002, although not in the executive hangar though...
Neil Dunridge
TAM has assembled a motley crew of transports. The BAe146 is one of the more numerous types, although only one remains operable now.
Michael Flebbe
FAB operated, through TAM, the B727 and later B737s.
Wim Sonneveld
Two Jetstreams were obtained, the fate of this FAB-045 is unknown.
Wim Sonneveld
One of the stranger aircraft in the inventory is the crop dusting Cessna 188 AGwagon.
AeroSpotter
The EC145 are used for VVIP transport, this FAB-003 was re-registered CP-3143.
Wim Sonneveld
Dubbed Jatún Puma, the current AS332C1e transport helicopter of the Bolivian Air Force is seen during a test flight with Airbus Helicopters.
Erwin van Dijkman
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Oruro/Evo Morales Ayma (SLOR) |
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RWY 01/19 POS 17°57'20"S 067°04'30"W ELEV 12165 ft | |||
| Grupo |
Escuadrón | Aircraft Type(s) | Badge |
| VI Brigada Aérea Grupo Aéreo 66 Cap. Emilio Beltrán López  |
Ce210 |  |
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This is the colour scheme that is now standard for all transports. The C212 has been operated for quite awhile although this particular one came from Spain in 2007.
Michael Flebbe
Some PA-34 / EMB810 are used in remote parts of Bolivia.
Wim Sonneveld
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Robore (SLRB) |
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RWY 17/35 POS 18°19'41"S 059°45'58"W ELEV 909 ft | |||
| Grupo |
Escuadrón | Aircraft Type(s) | Badge |
| III Brigada Aérea Grupo Aéreo Táctico 61 Gral.Div.Aé. Luis García Pereira  |
Escuadrón ??? | CeA152 Ce206 |
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One of the most numerous types in FAB service is the Cessna Stationair.
Wim Sonneveld
The Ce210 can be found with various remote Grupo Aéreos.
Wim Sonneveld
The Servicio Nacional Aerofotogrametria uses a couple of Lj25 for cartography.
Michael Flebbe
At least two of the Neiva 621 received from Brazil are still active.
Michael Flebbe
Hueys are spread over the country to support counter-drug operations. Some have been upgraded like this couple.
DICOS, Fuerza Aérea Boliviana
One of two second-hand AS350B3 delivered in 2009 at Cochabamba.
Michael Flebbe
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Villamontes (SLVM) |
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RWY 18/36 POS 21°15'19"S 063°24'20"W ELEV 1306 ft | |||
| Grupo |
Escuadrón | Aircraft Type(s) | Badge |
| IV Brigada Aérea Grupo Aéreo Táctico 63 Tcnl. Luis Ernst Rivera  |
Escuadrón 630 | Ce172 Ce206 |
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In recent years several King Airs were added to the fleet like this Beech 350i FAB-048.
Neil Dunridge
FAB operates a fleet of liaison aircraft for the Health Department (Ministerio de Salud). This Beech C90 FAB-050 is one of them.
Neil Dunridge
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