Guarding the young

South African Navy Valour-class guided missile frigate [2268 x 1560]

The South African Navy is holding an Inter-departmental and International Maritime exercise in Richards Bay under the auspices of Chief of Joint Operations of the South African National Defence Force. The exercise started on the 14th of September and will continue until the 2nd of October 2015. The SA Navy and the South Indian Ocean Naval […]

SAS Johanna van der Merwe on patrol. French Daphne submarine in service with the South African Navy.

Sa Marines on board the SAS Tafelberg

How the SA Navy braai on a submarine

Nottingham Medals buy and sell war medals, war medal groups and militaria collections. Also buy military badges, fire service, tranbsport, airline and police badges and medals, civil and military

Draken International, a Florida-based company which bills itself as the world’s largest private air force, will buy 12 Atlas Cheetah jet fighters from the South African arms company Denel. The addition of the Cheetah will add another warplane type to Draken’s inventory, and could soon see action in mock air-to-air...

Sas Isandlwana Painting by Tim Johnson

SAS Drakensberg

Navy Hill - The Navy Hill neighborhood, named as a tribute to nearby naval victories during the War of 1812, was settled by German immigrants beginning in 1810. It became a vibrant African American community by the turn of the century. Navy Hill’s distinctive character was embodied in the buildings here between North Third and Thirteenth Streets. Navy Hill School was the only Richmond public school to employ black teachers. Area landmarks included the Bill “Bojangles” Robinson home, Good…

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