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AAD 2018 Airshow Day Two
As day two of the AAD 2018 Public days arrived it seemed as if the weather was going to live up to its reputation of ruining at least on...
Garth Calitz and Andre Venter
Sep 26, 20185 min read


AAD 2018 Airshow Day One
After two long years the day finally dawned African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) was back in town, this must be the most anticipated...
Garth Calitz
Sep 26, 20186 min read


Air Power Capability Demonstration – Roodewal Limpopo
On Tuesday 18 September the South African Airforce hosted an Air Power Capability Demonstration at the Roodewal Weapons Range, North of...
Garth Calitz and Andre Venter
Sep 26, 20184 min read


South African participation in the Korean War
Just a year after the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) contributed towards beating the blockade of West Berlin; the SAAF’s services were...
Garth Calitz
Aug 7, 20183 min read


SAAB JAS 39 Gripen
SAAB JAS 39 Gripen In the late 1970s, Sweden sought to replace its ageing Saab 35 Draken and Saab 37 Viggen. The Swedish Air Force...
Garth Calitz
Apr 23, 201818 min read


41 Squadron “Count On Us”
The historical heritage of 41 Squadron has seen it serve as an Army co-operation unit, a fighter squadron, light reconnaissance, light...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20183 min read


The North American Aviation T-6
The North American Aviation T-6 Texan, or Harvard as it’s known in The Commonwealth countries including South Africa, is an American...
Garth Calitz
Feb 12, 20184 min read


SAAF Prestige Day Parade
The South African Airforce celebrated their 98th birthday on Thursday 1 February to commemorate a Parade was held at Airforce Base...
Garth Calitz
Feb 5, 20184 min read


News Letter 31 January 2018
Good day all I once again greet you with a very heavy heart after the loss of yet another respected member of the South African Aviation...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20185 min read


SAAF 44 Squadron
The unit began its distinguished history as 43 Squadron based at Pietersburg and Nigel, giving qualified pilots dual engine conversions...
Garth Calitz
Jan 29, 20183 min read
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