Ditsong National Museum of Military History Clean-Up Day
By Andre Venter When Roy Anderson hatched a plan to invite a few people to assist with a clean-up at the Ditsong National Museum of...
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Garth Calitz
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
SAAFA -76 years of Camaraderie, Remembrance and Support
The South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) is an all-ranks Association formed to perpetuate a tradition of comradeship that has...
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Garth Calitz
- Aug 10, 2021
- 8 min
Great Woman in Aviation - Amelia Earhart,
In 1960 an old US coastguard told a curious reporter a tale he had heard some 14 years before on the Pacific island of Nikumaroro. Not...
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Garth Calitz
- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
Martin-Baker Ejection Seats - Saving Lives for Over 80 Years
With a history spanning over 80 years, Martin-Baker is still run by the late Sir James Martin’s descendants to this day. Originating as...
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Garth Calitz
- Jun 15, 2021
- 5 min
The Night Witches, Female Pilots Feared by the Nazis
Brynn Holland They flew under the cover of darkness in bare-bones plywood biplanes. They braved bullets and frostbite in the air while...
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Garth Calitz
- May 25, 2021
- 4 min
75th Anniversary of the de Havilland Chipmunk – Springs Airfield
By Andre Venter The de Havilland Canada DH-1 Chipmunk celebrated its 75th Anniversary on 22 May an event that Gavin Brown and his team at...
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Garth Calitz
- May 18, 2021
- 4 min
Presidents Trophy Air Race - Where From and Where To
This Air Race, one of the most prestigious events on the aviation calendar, has a long and wonderful history. It was originally known as...
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Garth Calitz
- May 12, 2021
- 6 min
From the Tower Looking Back – Ysterplaat, Can you see it?
By Rob Russell For years, AFB Ysterplaat has played a very important role in the maritime and training sides of the SAAF. It has always...
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Garth Calitz
- May 4, 2021
- 6 min
Gyrocopters From 1923 to Present
Gyrocopters have become a regular sight at all airfields around the country and at fly-ins, in recent years they have even made their way...
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Garth Calitz
- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
South African Aviation Corps
The formation of the South African Aviation Corps (SAAC) dates back to a time when flying was still in its infancy. Growing into a...
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