South African stuff for me!

Water tower Ondangwa

Ecuador's FAE currently operates a variety of fighter aircraft. 14 Israeli Kfirs, (12 + 2 two-seat trainers) upgraded to the C10/CE standard, 12 upgraded French Mirage F1 fighters originally delivered in 1978-80, and about 20 A-37 Dragonflys form their

Monumente, Boere, Afrikaners, Suid Afrika

Gen Jannie Geldenhuys is a former South African military commander who served as Chief of the South African Defence Force between 1985 and 1990

Bushmen or San people were excellent trackers and were used by the South African military as trackers during the Angola Border War.

South Africa's armed forces invaded Angola in 1975, setting off a war that had consequences for the whole region that are still felt today. A Far-Away War contributes to a wider understanding of this war in Angola and Namibia. The book does not only look at the war from an "old" South African (Defence Force) perspective, but also gives a voice to participants “on the other side” – emphasising the role of the Cubans and Russians.

Ratel ICV preparing for...

Bats training jump

Going back after completing national service. Exciting but what awaits you, another war to establish yourself among people who doesn't understand you, who has no discipline, suddenly the order is gone and you have to survive on your own.

South Africa's 1 Parachute Bn - enough said

Parabats

The only promise I ever believed was " We will come and get you". Wounded SA soldiers during the border war.