Colombian Air Force T-34 Mentor Photo c.2018 | Beech FAC Archive Aircraft

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Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Colombian Air Force T-34 Mentor Photo c.2018 | Beech FAC Archive Aircraft

Striking original photo of Colombian Beechcraft T-34 trainers–rare modern military aviation ephemera.

Measurements: approx. 8 1/2 x 5 inches

Dates: n/a

Condition: Previously mounted with 2 small double sided tape, please see images.

Internal notes: QC passed

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Captured in crystal clarity on what appears to be a military airstrip in Colombia, this original colour photograph, printed from a digital file dated 12.12.2018, documents a pristine lineup of Beechcraft T-34 Mentor / Turbo Mentor trainer aircraft in full Colombian Air Force (FAC) livery. Against a backdrop of palm trees and corrugated hangars, the scene pulses with the quiet discipline of a flight training unit at rest. The visible tail numbers–FAC 2320, 2333, 2337, 2342–signal the official operational status of these aircraft, lined up for inspection or pre-flight readiness.

This professionally printed photograph, measuring approximately 8½ x 5 inches, includes a date-stamp and reference code on the reverse: “12.12.18 PICT0005.JPG” along with an alphanumeric identifier, confirming the file origin. This is an authentic physical print, not a digital reproduction, and its excellent condition ensures it remains a highly presentable and collectible piece of contemporary military aviation ephemera. The T-34 Mentor, originally developed in the 1950s, remains in service globally–a rare feat of longevity that speaks to its iconic status.

For collectors of Latin American air forces, Cold War legacy aircraft, or international military training programmes, this is more than a photo–it is a visual document of modern continuity in a historic airframe lineage. Preserving such images ensures future generations can connect with the evolving story of military aviation, beyond just the era of war and into one of global cooperation, training, and peacetime operations.