Topic: Texans over the Congo (Read 4966 times)

dona · « **on:** October 31, 2015, 01:17:52 PM »

In response to a request from PIAJR here's a small collection of armed T-6's and Harvards flown in ground attack roles during the turbulent late 50s and 60s in the Congo. Most of these aircraft, except for the Belgian machines were flown by mercenaries/contract pilots from one nation or another. Belgian T-6s converted to armed aircraft were designated T-6-4KAs. A number of these subsequently served with the Congolese Air Force, others ended up in Katanga. The camo patterns on the Katangan aircraft are approximations based upon avialble data. JESTERS INK template was used for all the skins. Hope you enjoy them.

Congolese Texans operating circa 1964 with 21 Squadron at N'Dolo.
https://www.mediafire.com/view/nwmmby5kmpm9h8b/Harvard%20IV%20Congo%20FB%20782.bmp#

https://www.mediafire.com/view/nf7ccj7t616l88t/Congolese%20T-6%209T%20P47.bmp#

Belgian Texans operating with the "Flight Appui Feu" at Kamina in the Belgian Congo during the rebellion.
https://www.mediafire.com/view/dswd7z8o8tg94s6/T6%20Belgian%20H%20210%20clean.bmp#

https://www.mediafire.com/view/9ud0ga9ytkssy87/T6%20Belgian%20H%2023%20II.bmp#

Katangan Texans operating with the AVIKAT in 1964 period.
https://www.mediafire.com/view/fav1sbdmb9tt3sw/AT%206%20Katanga%20Penny.bmp#

https://www.mediafire.com/view/tdptegng37qzlnq/AT%206%20Katanga%20KA27.bmp#

Piotrek1 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2015, 01:54:49 PM »

Very nice skins

Thank you, dona.
Best regards,
Piotrek

dona · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2015, 08:56:00 AM »

Your very welcome. Enjoy

Ont_R · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2015, 05:58:56 PM »

Nicely done dona

Thanks again for sharing these

Cheers,
Ont_R

Mission_bug · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2015, 01:25:35 AM »

Superb set of skins dona, thank you very much, greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all the very best, Pete.

Xjrtaz · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2020, 07:14:52 AM »

hi. luv the skin of 'Penny'. that was my fathers T6 in Katanga.......

Flying H · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2020, 03:46:25 PM »

Now we need a couple of SAAB J29F and C (PR) for the UN contingent along with the Indian F86. The rebel forces also need the Fogia for their airforce.

dona · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2020, 03:49:19 PM »

That's a great historic connection! Glad you enjoy the skin.

Flamer50 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2020, 05:09:17 PM »

DL link for the Jadotville campaign and Tunnan re-posted:
https://www.mediafire.com/file_premium/hswsqdk8t9abyoq/Tunnans_at_Jadotville_RePack.rar/file

Xjrtaz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 01, 2020, 03:58:20 AM »

This was 'Penny'. she was named after my mother, which was the nickname he had given her. i still have the Katangese cross that was fixed under the cockpit. dad carried out quite a few succesful bombing missions in her against the ANC
I am currently writing my second book about him, this one is his post WW2 career and Katanga. lots of great info in there...
the pic is dad flying in her.

Dreamk · « **Reply #10 on:** May 02, 2020, 11:38:19 AM »

Wooh! Great! let us know when the book is published.

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