Old School Kenya Air Force

ShabbaRanks

Lister
Not sure what year this is from. The tall, slim man with a mustache is Michael Gichangi, who would go on to become the Director of the National Intelligence Service. One of these officers is supposed to be General Karangi but I don't remember which, possibly the stout smiling guy on the left, just where the line splits the photo in half. Both men were serving in the Kenya Air Force at this point in time.
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Not sure what year this is from. The tall, slim man with a mustache is Michael Gichangi, who would go on to become the Director of the National Intelligence Service. One of these officers is supposed to be General Karangi but I don't remember which, possibly the stout smiling guy on the left, just where the line splits the photo in half. Both men were serving in the Kenya Air Force at this point in time.
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JazzMan

Elder Lister
This is late 70's. These were one of the first pilots to receive training in the US, now acting as a local instructor component.

Standing from left to right: Capt. Shava, Maj Mwangi, Capt Kariuki, Lt Kamiti, Capt Luseno, Lt Wanyoko, Lt Mutiso and Maj Gichangi.

Squatting left to right: Lt Mwichigi and Lt Kariuki.
 

mzeiya

Elder Lister
This is late 70's. These were one of the first pilots to receive training in the US, now acting as a local instructor component.

Standing from left to right: Capt. Shava, Maj Mwangi, Capt Kariuki, Lt Kamiti, Capt Luseno, Lt Wanyoko, Lt Mutiso and Maj Gichangi.

Squatting left to right: Lt Mwichigi and Lt Kariuki.
Asande
 

Manana

Lister
This is late 70's. These were one of the first pilots to receive training in the US, now acting as a local instructor component.

Standing from left to right: Capt. Shava, Maj Mwangi, Capt Kariuki, Lt Kamiti, Capt Luseno, Lt Wanyoko, Lt Mutiso and Maj Gichangi.

Squatting left to right: Lt Mwichigi and Lt Kariuki.
Nimeona a young Lt. Wanyoko, now retired Col.
 

JazzMan

Elder Lister
Thats the last machine that i can set my foot on.But kudos to them
Seeing as it is a line of defence for this country, there is no way it can be in poor shape. Hii sio gari utapelekea kawaya wa grogon wafanye panel beating. They have to be meticulously maintained. The fact that none has crashed from poor airworthiness should tell you the level of maintenance they receive.
 

Manana

Lister
Also considering their age. Flying this gem is like sliding into granddaddys restored 1950s Mercedes gull wing with updated electronics like drive by wire, cruise control, ABS, Traction control and heads-up display.
 

Kasaman

Elder Lister
This is late 70's. These were one of the first pilots to receive training in the US, now acting as a local instructor component.

Standing from left to right: Capt. Shava, Maj Mwangi, Capt Kariuki, Lt Kamiti, Capt Luseno, Lt Wanyoko, Lt Mutiso and Maj Gichangi.

Squatting left to right: Lt Mwichigi and Lt Kariuki.
Mwangi and others crushed in Embu, great he was friend from kiambaa
 

Johny walker

Senior Lister
Seeing as it is a line of defence for this country, there is no way it can be in poor shape. Hii sio gari utapelekea kawaya wa grogon wafanye panel beating. They have to be meticulously maintained. The fact that none has crashed from poor airworthiness should tell you the level of maintenance they receive.
Am talking about kubebwa nayo.The way they rotate n speed
 

JazzMan

Elder Lister
Am talking about kubebwa nayo.The way they rotate n speed
That's the best part. Pulling into 4 or 5 Gs and then seeing the beauty of the earth from 10,000 meters above ground level.

Jazzman Industries is going to buy me a jet kit so I can package and sell to billionaires as the trip of a lifetime.
 

Johny walker

Senior Lister
That's the best part. Pulling into 4 or 5 Gs and then seeing the beauty of the earth from 10,000 meters above ground level.

Jazzman Industries is going to buy me a jet kit so I can package and sell to billionaires as the trip of a lifetime.
Wueh count me out.Mimi ata pipuu siezi ishi izo magorofa
 
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