Derelict Dove Series 5B 04031/801 was one of three of the type seen in Ethiopia. Note the Fairchild C-119 Boxcars behind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: De Havilland Dove / D.H.104 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar - СШАUSA - 1947

F-86F Sabre 278 was derelict but complete. Five of these classic jet fighters were examined on the dump at Debrezeit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-86 Sabre - СШАUSA - 1947

Ethiopian Fireflies in service, with a Saab B17 in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941SAAB B17 - ШвецияSweden - 1940

The Firefly T.2 trainer 610, parked outside the Air Force office building at Debrezeit, is also very complete.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

The pilot’s cockpit of Fairey Firefly FR.1 612 at Lideta in the heart of Addis Ababa, complete with gunsight and all of its instruments.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Firefly FR.1 612 at Lideta, where it had formed part of a small outdoor “museum”. Although its propeller was in a poor state, the engine could still be turned by hand.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Firefly - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Бомбардировщик «Канберра» ВВС Эфиопии в полете, 1970-е гг.
Ethiopia: Four refurbished ex-RAF B.2s delivered in 1968 for the Ethiopian Air Force. Serialled 351 to 354.
Manufacturers’ publicity photograph of Ethiopian Canberra.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: English Electric / BAE Canberra - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Emperor Haile Selassie poses with a Saab B17 at Harar Meadow, Addis Ababa, in 1950.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB B17 - ШвецияSweden - 1940

The Saab B17A at Lideta. This aircraft, too, was complete and is a definite candidate for restoration to flying condition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB B17 - ШвецияSweden - 1940

The Saab B17A at Lideta. This aircraft, too, was complete and is a definite candidate for restoration to flying condition.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB B17 - ШвецияSweden - 1940

Manufacturers’ publicity photographs of Ethiopian Saab Safirs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Saab 91 Safir - ШвецияSweden - 1945

The scarce Gipsy-engined Saab 91A Safir, 108, at Lideta. All other examples of the type were Lycoming-engined 91Bs and -Cs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: SAAB Saab 91 Safir - ШвецияSweden - 1945