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

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Weapons load out at AFB #Ondangwa
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group 24 Squadron SAAF

• 1 year, 7 months ago

#Buccaneer start up
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

• 1 year, 7 months ago

A #C160Z Transall banking hard and low over the bush
Greg McEwan-Marriott

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Peter Baxter was the youngest (18 years & 3 months old) Regular Officer Commissioned off a Regular Officer Cadets Course in the Rhodesian Army. This cadet course was extremely lucky to have the training in classical warfare done when Rhodesia had 2 troops of T55 tanks and the Classical War Exercise done south of…Read More

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

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Two SAAF #Impala Mk.II’s low on the deck in the operational area
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group 1 Squadron SAAF

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SAAF #Mirage F1AZ
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group 12 Squadron SAAF

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Incredible pic of a SAAF #Canberra starting up

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12 Squadron SAAF

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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group PMC & Mercenary Operations in Africa

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Executive outcome operators prepare for operation
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group PMC & Mercenary Operations in Africa

• 1 year, 7 months ago

Executive outcomes mercenaries, war photographer: Al J Venter on the left
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group PMC & Mercenary Operations in Africa

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A Russian mercenary from Wagner PMC in the Central African Republic (CAR). Autumn 2022
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group PMC & Mercenary Operations in Africa

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“Mad Mike” Hoare, in his trademark black beret, training mercenaries in #Katanga province in 1964.
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SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR

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01 Jul 1983 Dova/Nehone	32Bn Alpha Company’s third platoon was waiting to be joined at a temporary base between Dova and Nehone by the first platoon, and when guards saw a group of men in uniform approaching, they assumed the platoon had arrived. Even when the newcomers opened fire, those in the base thought it was a mistake, and instead of returning fire took to the bush to prevent friendly fire casualties. But the intruders were a group of 50 SWAPO, and because the platoon members had taken only their personal weapons with them, an effective counter-attack was impossible. Sergeant GH du Randt and Rifleman E Cassera were killed, and Second Lieutenant GW Roos, Corporal PG Grobler and two troops wounded. SWAPO looted all the equipment in the base, including 26 bigpacks and groundsheets, 25 sleeping bags, 144 water bottles, an A72 radio and the B22 VHF radio, the only means of making contact with company or tactical headquarters. Lieutenant Gert Kruger’s platoon was despatched from Ionde to rescue the plundered patrol. - Operation Dolfyn	43

RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

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WAR STORIES

Cloud over St Helena
South Africa’s New Range Rifles
Buccaneer to the Rescue
Counter Insurgency In SW Africa
SAAF Impalas hunt down Angolan Choppers

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Mozambican Revolution no.26, August-September 1966

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TOPDECK PILOT’S GUIDE FOR SAAF C130

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The Cheetah RLI Souvenir October 1980

The Cheetah RLI Magazine – 1980-10

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1987 Jan

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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 Cuban Adventure – A Cuban Perspective of Air Operations in Angola

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The War for Africa

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Soldier of Fortune [1981'06]

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Jun

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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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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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Mozambique Revolution no.55, April-June 1973

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Breaking Contract: The Story of Vinnia Ndadi

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Angola in Arms, February 4th, 1969

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A Far Away War

A Far-Away War: Angola 1975-1989

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PILOT OPERATION DESCRIPTION FOR BAe LIFT HAWK

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Original Ops Briefing Slides – Modular, Hooper & Packer

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Mozambique Revolution no.59, April-June 1974

Mozambique Revolution no.59, April-June 1974

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Fiat G91 R4 Flight Manual

Fiat G.91 R4 Flight Manual

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Operator’s Manual For PKM Machine Gun

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Jun 1985

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Jun

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Mozambique Revolution no.57, October-December 1973

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Main Differences between Mirage F1CZ and Mirage F1AZ

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1979 Feb

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The Official Soviet AKM Manual: Operating Instructions for the 7.62mm Modernized Kalashnikov Rifle (AKM and AKMS) – Paladin Press

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Tactical Tracking Operations – David Scott-Donelan

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Mozambican Revolution no.25, June-July 1966

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Mozambique Revolution no.42, January-March 1970

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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 FM-1 FLIGHT MANUAL

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Mozambique Revolution no.58, January-March 1974

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

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