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VP-LMB
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1976 Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk.III-2 Trislander C/N 1041Discuss this aircraft in forum |
| Manufacturer: | Britten-Norman |
| Model: | BN-2A Mk.III-2 Trislander Search all Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk.III-2 Trislander |
| Year built: | 1976 |
| Construction Number (C/N): | 1041 |
| Aircraft Type: | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats: | 18 |
| Number of Engines: | 3 |
| Engine Type: | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model: | Lycoming O-540-E4C5 |
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| Registration Number: | VP-LMB |
| Current Status: | De-registered |
| Address: | , Montserrat |
| Jean pierre LE COQ, 2014-05-01 06:44:45 | |
| December 1979 , VP LMB arrive in Antigua. Given as a gift to the MONTSERRAT governement , it was brend new with only ferry time from the isle of wight UK. As they where no airline in MNI , LIAT was the choice to operate VP LMB . Operated with one pilot and 16 pax , i was lucky to be the first Captain rated on this airplane . Later three other captain got their type rating , including our BN fleet captain , Capt ELIOTT FRANCIS (from ST Lucia ) As a french man from Paris , i flought with a French CPL/IFR converted to a ANTIGUA licence by the local CAA. I got the type rating , later; on my french CPL. VP LMB was on scheduled flights from ANU to MNI with 4 to 6 daily return flights . with a mid day southbound flight ANU/ PTP/ DOM as LI 333 and LI 355 on northbound . I used to fly those sectors througt french airspace , and the french AIR GUADELOUPE Pilots where very surprised to ear a LIAT flight in french with the tipical PARIS accent !!! There (in PTP) i finally met the Air guadeloupe (OG) chief pilot , and he hired me 2 years later as a TWIN OTTER f.o. Other Captain where : Cecil MENARD PAUL HERITAGE ELIOTT FRANCIS HAD A VERY GOOD TIME IN ANU , Captain Jean pierre LE COQ Retired now in MOUGINS -FRANCE | |