south african defence force

  1. Cuban tank knocked out by SADF

    Cuban tank knocked out by SADF

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    Photos South African National Defence Force

  3. sadf25

    sadf25

    SADF in Angola
  4. sadf26

    sadf26

    SADF in Angola
  5. sadf23

    sadf23

    SADF in Angola
  6. South African Defence Force

    South African Defence Force

    SADF in Angola
  7. SADF - Operation Moduler 1987

    SADF - Operation Moduler 1987

    An Olifant Mark 1 MBT about to experience it's baptism of fire in Angola, October 1987, against the the Angolan 16th, 47th and elements of the 59th Brigade - as part of the 4SAI attack (Fighting Group Charlie)
  8. SADF - School of Armour - JL's 1986

    SADF - School of Armour - JL's 1986

    Bundu Basher 'posing' as Rambo - during JL's, School of Armour, Bloemfontein, 1986.
  9. Jonas Savimbi

    Jonas Savimbi

    Jonas Malheiro Savimbi (August 3, 1934February 22, 2002) was a rebel leader in Angola who founded the UNITA movement in 1966, and ultimately proved a central figure in 20th century Cold War politics. With support from the Republican government in the United States, the apartheid government in...
  10. Surfing the Kalahari

    Surfing the Kalahari

    This is a photo I made from the tail of a sand surfing expedition in the red sands of the Kalahari in 1988. We were most probably very near near to the border of Botswana
  11. School of Armour (South Africa)

    School of Armour (South Africa)

    The School of Armour shoulder flash. This emblem is worn by all members of the training unit as well as the resident tank squadron. The School of Armour is the training school for all the Armoured Corps leader group as well as the Main Battle Tank crews. It is situated in the military camp...
  12. South African Defence Force scramblers

    South African Defence Force scramblers

    Here's the motorcycle infantry photo I promised. Presumably taken in the mid-eighties in the "operational area"
  13. Platoon 13, Oscar Company, 1st South African Infantry Bn

    Platoon 13, Oscar Company, 1st South African Infantry Bn

    This photo was taken during basic training in 1SAI Bn. in March 1988. That's me on the far right, throwing the photographer (our Corporal) a toffee. The Big guy on the left was a real animal and very useful to have around when the going got tough.
  14. South African Infantry gear

    South African Infantry gear

    This picture shows the original South African Defence Force tactical load bearing vest (Gevegsbaadjie). This battle jacket was developed in South Africa in the 1980's, and was subsequently adopted by armies world-wide. The helmet is a standard issue kevlar helmet with peaked "Nutria&quot...
  15. One night in the Khalahari

    One night in the Khalahari

    Shouldering a French STRIM FT-1 during night exercises in the Khalahari Desert. Unit: 1st South African Infantry Battalion, 1988
  16. 1st South African Infantry Battalion

    1st South African Infantry Battalion

    1 SAI Bn. - This unit is based in Bloemfontein, South Africa
  17. R4 assault rifle

    R4 assault rifle

    The R4, a standard issue for all soldiers, is a South African assault rifle with a folding stock and 5.56mm calibre. It was developed in 1980 to replace the aging R1 (a variation of the FN FAL). This weapon first saw active service in South West Africa (Namibia) and in raids into Angola and...
  18. CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    Born out of the South African Air Force's need for an escort and close air support helicopter, the Rooivalk programme was initiated in the early 1980s by Atlas Aviation. The South African-designed and manufactured Rooivalk attack helicopter comes equipped with air-to-air missiles, anti-tank...
  19. CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    Born out of the South African Air Force's need for an escort and close air support helicopter, the Rooivalk programme was initiated in the early 1980s by Atlas Aviation. The South African-designed and manufactured Rooivalk attack helicopter comes equipped with air-to-air missiles, anti-tank...
  20. CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    CSH-2 Rooivalk attack helicopter

    Born out of the South African Air Force's need for an escort and close air support helicopter, the Rooivalk programme was initiated in the early 1980s by Atlas Aviation. The South African-designed and manufactured Rooivalk attack helicopter comes equipped with air-to-air missiles, anti-tank...
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