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RAF Retires the Puma Helicopter
The Puma medium support helicopter, a longstanding asset of the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF), has been officially retired following 54...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Cape Town International Airport - The History and Some Interesting Facts
By Rob Russell, assisted by Paul van Rensburg Cape Town International Airport has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 202511 min read


The Last Surviving Battle of Britain Pilot Passes Away
John "Paddy" Hemingway DFC, the last remaining pilot from the renowned Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20254 min read


The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier
Over the years, aircraft carriers have significantly evolved, transitioning from wooden ships carrying balloons to becoming formidable...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 202521 min read


MAF Mourns the Loss of a Legendary Co-Founder - Jack Hemmings
By Rob Russell Jack Hemmings did what all young naughty pilots do. He flew and crashed aeroplanes and lived to tell the tale, both in the...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20255 min read


100 Years of the DH60 Moth: A Nostalgic Fly-In at Rand Airport
By Timothy Homan On February 22, 2025, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and history buffs gathered at Rand Airport to celebrate 100 years...
Garth Calitz
Feb 27, 20254 min read


Celebrating 80 Years Since The Formation of SAAFA
The South African Airforce Association (SAAFA), which has been around since 1945 to help out former Airmen and Airwomen, is gearing up to...
Garth Calitz
Feb 19, 20256 min read


Sopwith Pup The Unsung Hero of WW1
By Garth Calitz The Sopwith Pup is not just a name in aviation, it’s a symbol of courage and innovation that shaped aviation history...
Garth Calitz
Feb 12, 20254 min read


History of the Boeing 737-from the 100 to the Max
By Garth Calitz The Boeing 737 is more than just an aircraft; it symbolizes the evolution of air travel itself. Since it first took to...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20255 min read


Forty-Nine Years Ago Concorde Took First Comercial Flight
The initial scheduled supersonic passenger flights, Air France's Concorde F-BVFA and British Airways' Concorde G-BOAA, both took off at...
Garth Calitz
Jan 22, 20256 min read
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