The islands in the south of Guinea-Bissau along the border with Guinea had been infiltrated by PAIGC insurgents and they declared the area a Liberated Zone, where they consolidated their grip on the local inhabitants.
Following a period of low-level activity by PAF Fiat G-91s, the Centre for Photographic Reconnaisasance at Bissalanca had developed a good understanding of the disposition of the insurgents across the region. Operação Samurai was planned for mid November, when the new Moon would give darkness for the start date.
After 3 days of night and day bombing c 220 troops were dropped into the area by Dakota and c 130 were inserted by the recently arrived-in-theatre Alouette III of Esq 122. The area was cleared after 10 days of fighting.
Following a period of low-level activity by PAF Fiat G-91s, the Centre for Photographic Reconnaisasance at Bissalanca had developed a good understanding of the disposition of the insurgents across the region. Operação Samurai was planned for mid November, when the new Moon would give darkness for the start date.
After 3 days of night and day bombing c 220 troops were dropped into the area by Dakota and c 130 were inserted by the recently arrived-in-theatre Alouette III of Esq 122. The area was cleared after 10 days of fighting.
Units |
| Dates | Unit | Models |
|---|---|---|
| 16nov66 to 23nov66 |  Esq 122 Força Aérea Portuguesa | |
Some of the units could be operating fixed wing aircraft at the time, check every unit for details
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| Classes | Ships | |
|---|---|---|
