Aircraft Photo of 146289 | North American T-28C Trojan | Congo-Kinshasa - Air Force | AirHistory.net #30512
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:146289
Military Code:FG-289
Aircraft Original Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Generic Type:North American T-28 Trojan
Aircraft Version:North American T-28C Trojan
C/n (msn):252-52
Operator Titles:Congo-Kinshasa - Air Force
Unit Markings:Makasi
Location
City / Area:Flixton / Norfolk and Suffolk Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:23 March 2012
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 30512
Photo Comment

Makasi was the name the unit of Cuban pilots in Congo flying for the CIA fighting Che Guevara between 1962-1966. They took part on the rescue mission of the American and Belgian hostages in Stanleyville on Nov 24, 1964.

This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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