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11 Apr 1987 Luena

by XO BBHQ | Apr 11, 1987

A FAPA Hind MI-8T helicopter is shot down at Luena in Angola leaving three dead. The aircraft is piloted by W/O Jesus Martinez Santos from Cuba

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