Kamov Ka-26 spraying sunflower near Pálfa, Hungary

This Kamov Ka-26 was manufactured in 1973 in Kumertau, Russia. It flown in the CCCP then Lithuania between 1973-1992, was used for small transport flights in registration of CCCP-19481 and later LY-HAB. After 1992 she was bought to Hungary, and flew in the fleet of Belavia Rent. After few years Agro Air II. bought her and took to Őcsény, where she was operated till 2000. After spending 17 years in the hangar, this is the second season when she flyes again. The day when we visited the team they sprayed dry