Light aircraft 1960 – 1980

In the early days the light aircraft (Piper Cubs and Beavers) and helicopters (Alouette III) of the KLu were organised in GPLV, a joint army/air force unit. After 1974 all aircraft disappeared from the inventory, only helicopters remained in service.

KLu: Piper L-21B Super Cub

Three models of the Super Cub were delivered to the Dutch Army: 59 L-18Cs (registered R-30 up to R-88),…

KLu: DHC-2 Beaver

The Beaver was in service from 1955 till 1974; in September ’55 the first aircraft arrived with 334 squadron…