| Aircraft | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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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. It was added on 14 January 2018, and has since been viewed 714 times. |