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"A" Able flying through the Eiffel Tower? (although this event likely happened, this photograph is likely fake.) It is signed by the late Bill Bryant RAF who was the navigator of that aircraft piloted by Bob Boorman RCAF. The caption reads "This Stars Stripes photograph was taken on 14 September 1944 and shows a Mosquito Mk XIII of 409 Squadron RCAF. Pilot - W/O Bob Boorman RCAF Navigator F/S Bill Bryant RAF Flying through the Eiffel Tower."
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Mil Mi-8 (Canadian: 6 )

Mil Mi-8

The Mil Mi-8 (Russian: Ми-8, NATO reporting name: Hip) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter, originally designed by the Soviet Union, and now produced by Russia. In addition to its most common role as a transport helicopter, the Mi-8 is also used as an airborne command post, armed gunship, and reconnaissance platform. Along with the related, more powerful Mil Mi-17, the Mi-8 is among the world's most-produced helicopters, used by over 50 countries. As of 2015, when combined the two helicopters are the third most common operational military aircraft in the world. Wikipedia

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RCAF Leased (2)

last update: 2021-09-23 15:02:54

Mi‑8 178404

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178404

CAF Mi-17V-5 May10-Aug11, Afghanistan. Leased 2010 2021-10-20

Mi‑8 178405

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178405

CAF Mi-17V-5 May10-Aug11, Afghanistan. Leased 2010 2021-10-20

Mi‑8 178406

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178406

CAF Mi-17V-5 Jun10-Aug11, Afghanistan. Leased 2010 2021-10-20

Mi‑8 178407

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178407

CAF Mi-17V-5 Jun10-Aug11, Afghanistan. Leased 2010 2021-10-20

Mi‑8 EX‑503

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EX-503

Mi-8T

On lease, operated by Aviakompaniya Aerostan. Operational from Kandahar airport from 17 November 2008. 2021-09-07

Mi‑8 EX‑504

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EX-504