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Following the surprising acquisition of a sizable quantity of Su-22 fighter-bombers, the FAP ordered six massive Mil Mi-6 transport helicopters. All were assigned to EA.332 and used for transport and assault from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias AB in Callao (outside Lima). All received a camouflage pattern in the same colours as used on the Mirage M5Ps, although some photos indicate the use of a dark olive drab instead of brown colour, and most also had their cockpits painted in dayglo orange. The insignia of Grupo 8 or EA.332 was sometimes applied below the cockpit. As far as is known, none was ever armed. (Artwork by Luca Canossa)