Fouga Magister in Katanga

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For any fans of less well know aircraft, there is a movie out on Netflix called 'The Siege of Jadotville' about the Katanga mercs vs UN war that has some good Fouga Magister scenes.

Ironic to see the V-tailed machine strafe Irish troops...



on the downside, there is a spurious appearance by an F4 Phantom, when it should probably have been another Fouga but still

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Eric Mc said:

At least the Irish soldiers would have been fairly familiar with the type.

Thank feck for that - they sent the Irish air force to help us. Hold on...

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Eric Mc said:

I don't think sending six Magisters would have helped much.

By all accounts the mercenary air force that operated in support of the rebels only had one!

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Yes.

And here is the Fouga!




With a DC-3 for added 'Dogs of War' authenticity.