The Servicio de Aviación del Ejército del Peru – the Army Aviation of Peru – acquired a large number of Mi-8Ts starting in 1976. All were operated by Assault and Transport Battalion 811 (Batallón de Asalto y Transporte). Their original camouflage consisted of dark olive drab overall (BS381C/298, which often turned into various shades of grey-brown due to heavy use and exposure to the elements), and dark yellow sand. The service title on the cabin and the large serial on the boom were usually applied in white. Notable is the Army Aviation’s roundel, containing a red triangle instead of the usual red ‘dot’ in the centre. All Mi-8Ts could be armed – usually with UB-16-57 (as shown) or UB-32-57 rocket pods for S-5M 57mm rockets. (Artwork by Tom Cooper)