| title (item) | field_cer_web | field_cer_navbox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dassault Mirage 5 |
The FAP’s fleet of 32 Mirage M5P3s (and Mirage M5DP3 two-seat conversion trainers) available in 1981 was concentrated within two squadrons of GA.6, both based at Teniente Coronel FAP Pedro Ruiz Gallo, outside Chiclayo. Each of the two units received specialised tasks: the M5P3s of EA.611 – one of which is shown here – were held back in strategic reserve – and prepared for air strikes on Ecuadorean air bases. Correspondingly, most were configured with a pair of RPK-10 drop tanks, each of which also carried four Mk.82 Bombs, as shown here. Their camouflage pattern consisted of sand (FS30277) and field drab (FS30118) applied according to a standardised camouflage pattern on top surfaces and sides: due to weathering, the two colours usually appeared closer to sand (FS33531) and brown (FS30118), as shown here. Undersides were painted in light gull gray (FS36375). (Artwork by Tom Cooper)