Ivory Coast - In And Out Of Combat [Page 1]

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A PUMA helicopter about to land near one of the combat zones. The PUMA was a workhorse in constant use for medevac and liaison duties.

A rebel 4X4 pick-up destroyed by French forces. Armed with a 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun, these pick-ups were the bread and butter combat vehicles of the rebels and the FANCI alike.

Taking out an abandoned ivorian BMP-1 to prevent it from falling into rebel hands.
A direct hit is scored on the armoured personnel carrier's hull.

The result: the turret has been completely blown off and lies alongside the wrecked hull.

Inside the sandbag bunker at Calvi. The Browning 12.7mm M2HB machine gun has evidently been in action, with plenty of spent shell cases.

Taking up positions at checkpoints.

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