Africa

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Citroën 2CV

Africa

I have fond memories of the vehicle I used while I was in Djibouti–a Citroen 2CV, or deux chevaux as it is popularly called. It was produced (with variants) from 1942 to 1990, with a 375cc engine producing a mind-numbing 12 horsepower.

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Viking’s African adventures began in 1973

Africa

In 1973, Viking Helicopters made application to the East African Civil Aviation Board to operate in Tanzania. Approval was granted in the same year. The Kenya Gazette provided the details of the application.

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Bugging out

Africa

Around mid-March, Marc Pigeon arrived in camp, and I prepared to depart for North America. George Krois and Earl Lozo were already there. John Juke arrived not long after. I would now be heading home, via Nairobi, Amsterdam and London.

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Nomads and evacuation plans

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On the Horn of Africa I had the only map of the area – a Michelin road map, believe it or not – that showed no actual roads, but only trails. Occasionally, in a book store I’ll pull out the most recent version of that old Michelin map, open it up and discover that the old routes haven’t changed any.

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A third helicopter arrives in Djibouti

Africa

Air France unloaded C-GOEB from the belly of its 747 at the Djibouti airport on the Gulf of Aden. Days later, once a u/s fuel control was flown in and replaced, the helicopter was flown overland to our camp.

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