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Operating with the RLI and the SAS

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In a previous November issue of the ‘Winged Chatter’ the official journal of the SAS C Squadron association of South Africa the President Grahame W. – former 2IC of the unit and recipient of one of only two Grand...

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Operating with the RLI and the SAS

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August 16, 2025

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In a previous November issue of the ‘Winged Chatter’ the official journal of the SAS C Squadron association of South Africa the President Grahame W. – former 2IC of the unit and recipient of one of only two Grand...

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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group C Squadron 22 SAS, Rhodesia

• 7 months ago

Rhodesian SAS with their Land Rover technical
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Light Infantry

• 7 months ago

Members of 11 Troop, 3 Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry, circa. 1973.
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Bush War

• 7 months ago

RAR troops boarding Alouette III
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Bush War

• 7 months ago

FireForce teams ready to go
Greg McEwan-Marriott

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List of Military assets and bases during the conflicts in Angola, Rhodesia and Mozambique

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AFRICAN BUSH WARS AREA OF OPERATIONS - Google My Maps

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Greg McEwan-Marriott

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SAAF Mirage F1
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

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Greg McEwan-Marriott

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Life in Africa
Greg McEwan-Marriott

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A South African Puma helicopter dropping off some lightly-armed soldiers in Angola.
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SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR

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RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

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WAR STORIES

FIRST SHOT COUNTS
The F-86 Sabre in combat in Guinea-Bissau Part 1
Operating with the RLI and the SAS
South African Mirage F1’s versus Angolan MiG-23’s
Pfumo re Vanhu

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54 Battalion
8 South African Infantry Battalion
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GAZ-66
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Ratel 90
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Operation Motel I
Operation Opsaal
Operation Driehoek
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19 with a Bullet: A South African Paratrooper in Angola

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AERMACCHI MB-326KC Impala Mk.2 FRC1 Emergency Procedures

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Mozambican Revolution no.26, August-September 1966

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Mirage F1AZ FM-1 FLIGHT MANUAL

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Mozambican Revolution no.24, March-April-May 1966

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1979 Feb

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1986 May

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Operator’s Manual For PKM Machine Gun

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The Cuban Adventure – A Cuban Perspective of Air Operations in Angola

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The USSR and SWAPO: SECRET MISSION IN ANGOLA (1977–1990)

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The War for Africa

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Mirage F1 Cyrano IV Radar Manual

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Mozambican Revolution no.46, January-April 1966

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Jun 1985

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Jun

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1988 May

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Fiat G91 R4 Flight Manual

Fiat G.91 R4 Flight Manual

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Vlamgat – The Story of the Mirage F1 in the South African Air Force

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Mozambique Revolution no.61, Independence Issue 1975

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SADF Workshop Repair Manual - 5.56mm R-4 Assault Rifle

SADF Workshop Repair Manual – 5.56mm R-4 Assault Rifle

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Buccaneer S50 – Aircrew Notes

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The Cheetah RLI Souvenir October 1980

The Cheetah RLI Magazine – 1980-10

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Mozambican Revolution no.23, January-February 1966

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Mozambique Revolution no.57, October-December 1973

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The Battle for South Africa

The Battle for South Africa

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THE SOVIEТ ARMY TROOPS, ORGANIZATION, AND EQUIPMENT

FM 100-2-3: The Soviet Army: Troops, Organization, and Equipment

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Mirage F1AZ NWS – Part 1 and 2

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Original Ops Briefing Slides – Modular, Hooper & Packer

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PILOT OPERATION DESCRIPTION FOR BAe LIFT HAWK

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From military to civilian life : the case of retired Special Forces Operators

From Military To Civilian Life : The Case of Retired Special Forces Operators

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The Role Of The South African Air Force (SAAF During The SADF’s Cross-border Operations In Angola, November 1981-1982: A Historical Exploration

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Angola in Arms, February 4th, 1969

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