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The rear door removed gave excellent field of fire for ground support missions. The weapon of choice was the WW2 US Army Browning 30 Cal air cooled machine gun.
The co-pilots clear observation door allowed superb visibility for pilots and pilot/observer during FAC missions.
Note the clear observer door allowing tremendous observation and spotting from the rear observer’s battle station.
KAF, KAGs sister ship showing the clear glass rear passenger observation door.(Photo by Christian Malcros)
The French Marine Corps “KAG” on Sidi-Bel-Abbès Foreign Legion Air base in 1961. Note the Forward Controller white cross on the wing top illustrating the Forward Air Control mission of KAG. (Photo by Christian Malcros)
The French Marine Corps “KAG” on Sidi-Bel-Abbès Foreign Legion Air base, Algeria in 1961. Note the Marine Corps emblem on the forward cowl. (Photo by Christian Malcros)
The later KAG which flew in African operations area following the end to the Algerian War. Note the small tactical signage markings. ( French Air Museum Photo)
The original gyro panel was restored to French Marine Corps standard except for FFA modern day requirements of ADSB transponder.
The French aircraft leather interior was duplicated, carpets restored and new leather boots made for the flap control handle.
The interior was duplicated from the French photos of the two airplanes in the Dax, France museum. Note the French writing on the aircraft manuals and infantry radio boxes.
The writers Experimental built Kitfox IV.
N2650A as purchased Aug. 2019 in Dayton Ohio.
Air bases within the northern Ops Area Algeria circa 1955-1962
All armies following WW2, used US arms and equipment until the late 1950’s. N2650A has a Jeep Vehicle 30 Cal. mount modified for air use and a replica Browning 30 cal Machine Gun. (note the original restored exact M-1 30 Cal Ammo Boxes)
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