50 years ago today, Hughes 500M FAC4241 entered service with the Fuerza Aerea Colombiana. It is the first production 500 airframe delivered from the production line in Culver City. As far as I know, it is still in service with the FAC but will be retired soon. It had 8,000 hours accumulated in 2010 so it doesn't have huge hours but 50 years of continuous service with one operator is impressive nonetheless. Howard would be proud of his little egg!
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