I actually saw the first of these arrive in Khormaksar in Sept '67 before we (RAF) withdrew from Aden. During 1967 the British Government, preparing for the Independence of its former protectorate of South Arabia, set about creating the South Arabian Air Force. Headquartered at Khormaksar, it was to be initially equipped with four C-47's and six Beaver's for communications and transport tasks, six Sioux AH.1's for Observation and for offensive duties. Four former Royal Air Force Jet Provost T.MK.4's were converted to armed T.MK.52's with four more to follow during 1968.
All theJP's were delivered by crate to Khormaksar in '67 ( 2 during September and 2 during November ), where they were re-assembled and put into service. The South Arabian roundel and fin flashes were worn for only a brief period, for in December the country was reamed South Yemen, and with that, came new markings. A preserved JP in the UK carries the SAAF markings today. All I have to do is find an unwanted Airfix Beaver...?