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Hi there. Okay, with all the variants of the Aermacchi MB-326, one can easily be confused. I have looked at my notes and found that you were right, and I was having a load-shedding moment. (LOL)

So here is the CORRECTED version for Stray Cats.

Just for kicks, underneath is a list of ALL the variants of the Aermacchi MB-326, including the licence build ones.

MB-326: Two prototypes and 125 production training aircraft for the Italian Air Force
• MB-326A: Proposed armed version for weapons training, not built.
• MB-326B: Eight two-seat jet trainer, light attack aircraft for Tunisia.
• MB-326D: Four two-seat unarmed jet trainers for Italia.
• MB-326E: Six two-seat armed jet trainers for the Italian Air Force.
• MB-326F: Nine two-seat jet trainer, light attack aircraft for Ghana.
• MB-326G: Two two-seat jet trainer, ground-attack aircraft.
◦ MB-326GB: Two-seat jet trainer, ground-attack aircraft. Eight sold to the Argentine Navy.
◦ 17 aircraft were exported to Zaire, and another 23 aircraft to Zambia.
◦ MB-326GC: Two-seat jet trainer, ground-attack aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force. 167 aircraft built under license in Brazil as the Embraer EMB-326 for the Brazilian Air Force. Eleven of them were transferred to the Argentine Navy after the Falklands War. Six aircraft were exported to Togo, and another ten to Paraguay. Total production, 182.
◦ AT-26 Xavante: Brazilian Air Force designation of the MB-326GC.
◦ RT-26 Xavante: Some AT-26 Xavantes were converted into reconnaissance aircraft.
• MB-326H: 87 two-seat jet trainers built for the Royal Australian Air Force, and 10 for the Royal Australian Navy. Twelve Italian-built aircraft and 85 built under license in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation with the designation "CA-30".
• MB-326K: Single-seat ground-attack aircraft for the South African Air Force. Built under license in South Africa by the Atlas Aircraft Corporation.
◦ Impala Mk II: South African Air Force designation of the MB-326K.
◦ MB-326KB: Single-seat ground-attack aircraft for Zaire. (Six built).
◦ MB-326KD: Single-seat ground-attack aircraft for Dubai. (Three built).
◦ MB-326KG: Single-seat ground-attack aircraft for Ghana. (Four built).
◦ MB-326KT: Single-seat ground-attack aircraft for Tunisia. (Seven built).
• MB-326L: Two-seat advanced jet trainer aircraft.
◦ MB-326LD: Two-seat advanced jet training aircraft for Dubai. (Two built).
◦ MB-326LT: Two-seat advanced jet training aircraft for Tunisia. Four built.
• MB-326M: Two-seat jet trainer, ground-attack aircraft for the South African Air Force. Built under license in South Africa by the Atlas Aircraft Corporation.
◦ Impala Mk I: South African Air Force designation of the MB-326M.
• MB-326RM: Five Italian Air Force MB-326s were converted into ECM aircraft.

Hope this help!

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Chapter 11 of Stray Cats Hunt in Darkness, posted. SOL will publish a little later, so be on the lookout for this new episode in the ongoing saga. There is a mention in the text, about a WWII
Boeing B17G called "Hikin for Home" (Yeah it is spelled H-I-K-I-N.) Well for those of you that wanted to see what this War Bird looked like during WWII and the rendition of her in FSX, just have a look at my external blog to see some pictures. I have "Memphis Bell" and "Nine-O-nine" as well. Such a shame about poor old Nine-O-Nine. One of those things that happens and could have been avoided.

BTW - For those of you that want to see what Mapungubwe look like: There's a good documentary currently on SABC called "MASIVE AFRICA." Please, Google it. Episode 5 deals with a little reserve next to Mapungubwe, but do stray into Mapungubwe. The animals and the scenery is the same.

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Hi there. It was pointed out to me that some text seems to be missing. I had a look and found that there was a few spaces left between the words. I rectified the missing part and resubmitted chapter 10.

For those that need to know, here is that part:

"I stood and looked at the crates that the boys brought over from Leon's hangar; there were eighteen of them. Also, in wooden cradles were two external fuel tanks for the Impala. Where the hell am I going to store it all?"

Sorry for the re-download, and thanks to the reader that spotted the missing text.

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Hi there. Lockdown level 3 downgraded to level 1! Now let's see it the st&*d Government can get the economy back to level 10 000. (HOPEFUL, PRAYING...)

"Stray Cats" chapter 10 will be up later. Enjoy. Some little things happening that may have a massive input later. Who knows?

Keep well. Keep safe.

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Hello there. Well, "it is proven that water do actually freeze at zero degrees

Celsius!" (Or is that 32 Fahrenheit?) Famous words spoken (written) by a well known author here on SOL. What has this got to do with me? Well, if snow and ice encapsulate the USA, then sometimes the utilities goes on the blink. These utilities are essential in driving the stuff called "INTERNET," "ELECTRICITY" … (Litres of Coffee…) You catch my drift?

This means my Editors, both from the USA, can't get to work! Thus, if my chapter of Stray Cats WAS ready on Friday, I can only post today. Thanks to both of them for excellent editing under really pressing circumstances.

I also see that USA leads SA by over 100 hits on my external blog. UK and Australia come in next as New Zealand has now also joined the fray. Thanks to all of you, my loyal Readers and blog surfers.

Stray Cats chapter 9 will be up later today. Keep reading.

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(SA, Monday 22 Feb 2021 10:52 AM.)