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Garth Calitz
May 1, 20245 min read
The Antonov 12 – Russia’s Herc
By Rob Russell In the late 50’s, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR had identified a serious shortcoming in their logistical support...
Garth Calitz
May 1, 20243 min read
South Africa All Set for AAD 2024
The 12th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and air show will be held from 18 to 22 September 2024 at Air Force...
Garth Calitz
May 1, 20242 min read
Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Triples Progress
The Boeing T-7A Red Hawk achieved three recent milestones, propelling the advanced pilot trainer for the U.S. Air Force forward. Climate...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20243 min read
SACAA Celebrate 25 Years with an Airshow at Wonderboom
By Dian Townsend Photos by Dian Townsend, Trevor Cohen and Rayno Snyman In the final weeks leading up to the highly anticipated SAAF...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Airspan Airfield Fly-In and Formation Flying Workshop
By Garth Calitz Airspan Airfield is nestled in the foothills of the Magaliesburg between Olifantsnek Pass and Buffelspoort Dam and sports...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20243 min read
New Life Awaits Ex SA English Electric Lightning ZU-BBD
English Electric Lightning XS452, better known to South Africans as ZU-BBD, first flew on 30th June 1965 and began her service career...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Margrit Waltz Celebrates 960th Ferry Flight
Daher congratulated Margrit Waltz on her 960th ferry flight. Last month, she delivered a new production TBM 960 turboprop aircraft to an...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20244 min read
The Tale of Last Two Douglas DC-6B's
Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions still in use globally, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly retired as airlines...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read
Cessna Caravan Family Surpasses 25 Million Flight Hours
Textron Aviation has announced that the Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours. It reinforces the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20246 min read
Aérospatiale Gazelle Celebrates 57 years
The Aérospatiale Gazelle originated in a French Army requirement for a lightweight observation helicopter intended to replace the...
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