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Elders Take to the Skies: A Heartwarming Day at Krugersdorp Airfield
By Garth Calitz Photos by Trevor Cohen, Esias Riekert and Garth Calitz On 18 November 2025, the quiet skies over Krugersdorp’s Jack Taylor Airfield (FAKR) were filled with wings, cheers and smiles, as hundreds of senior citizens from across Gauteng were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sample the joys of flight first-hand. The event was almost stopped in its tracks. Firstly, the date had to be hastily changed as the original date clashed with the G-20 summit that too
Garth Calitz
Nov 25, 20255 min read


SAAFM Airshow 2025 – Exposing the Sad Truth
By Garth Calitz Photos by Garth Calitz and Esias Riecket Anyone living in Pretoria will know that the week before the annual SAAF Museum...
Garth Calitz
May 8, 20258 min read


22 Squadron Oryx Medical Evacuation Mission
At 11h38 on Sunday, 10 November, the 22 Squadron SAAF (SA Air Force) Oryx helicopter was swiftly mobilized for a critical medical...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Wonderboom Airshow 2024
By Charles Hugo Photos By Timothy Homan, Fiona Hugo, Trevor Cohen, Dian Townsend and Charles Hugo The final airshow of the 2024 season...
Garth Calitz
Oct 30, 20243 min read


Surprise Skies: SAAF Steals the Show at AFB Ysterplaat Outdoor Event
By Dean Wingrin The South African Air Force (SAAF) delivered an unexpected treat to Cape Town's aviation enthusiasts with a stealthy air...
Garth Calitz
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Newcastle Airshow 2024
By Charles Hugo Photos by Charles and Fiona Hugo The 2024 rendition of the Newcastle Airshow was originally scheduled for the 18th of May...
Garth Calitz
Oct 9, 20242 min read


SANDF advances with C-390 acquisition process At AAD 2024
As one of the world's premier defence and aviation showcases, the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo provided a strategic platform for...
Garth Calitz
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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