On Wednesday, February 14 1968, during the Nigerian Civil war, the leader of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria, Major-General Yakubu Gowon, inspected a helicopter seized from the Biafran Forces.
The helicopter, a 5-seater Bristol Westland aircraft, landed at the then seat of power – Dodan Barracks in Lagos.
The Nigerian Civil War was a civil war in Nigeria fought between the government of Nigeria and the secessionist state of Biafra. The war lasted from 6 July 1967 to 15 January 1970.
In attendance to inspect the aircraft were the Commissioner for Finance, Chief Obafemi Awolowo; the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Joseph Wey; the Commissioner for Communication, Alhaji Aminu Kano; Chief of Air Staff, Lt. Colonel Shittu Alao, and other senior military officers.
Below is the video of when Maj. Gen. Gowon inspected and took a ride in the helicopter, as Chief Obafemi Awolowo and others watched.
(Autojosh)