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
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
Two brand new EC145 are used for VVIP transport.
Wim Sonneveld
Oruro/Evo Morales Ayma (SLOR) | |||
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 | ||
Some PA-34 / EMB810 are used in remote parts of Bolivia.
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
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
Robore (SLRB) | |||
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 two second-hand AS350B3 delivered in 2009 at Cochabamba.
Michael Flebbe
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
Hueys are spread over the country to support counter-drug operations.
Wim Sonneveld
Villamontes (SLVM) | |||
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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The air force currently has two An-26, uhh, MA-60 on strength.
Michael Flebbe
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