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Mirage IIIRZ #SAAF #MirageIIIRZ

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Nigeria takes delivery of T-129 ATAK helicopters from Turkey

Nigeria, SITREP, Turkey

November 2, 2023

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to elevate its capabilities with the recent delivery of the first batch of two TAI T-129 ATAK attack helicopters from Turkey. This significant development marks a substantial enhancement in Nigeria’s defence capabilities...

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UN Peacekeepers Wounded in Mali Blast

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November 2, 2023

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Several peacekeepers from the UN mission in Mali, currently in the process of withdrawing from the country, were “seriously injured” on Wednesday when their convoy fell victim to an improvised explosive device, a UN spokesman said. On Tuesday, peacekeepers from...

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Arn Durand’s #Koevoet team in hostile territory, stopping to helping a young elephant calf back to it’s mother, Kavango, Southwest Africa circa. 1980s

Durand survived 127 enemy contacts with SWAPO during his 6 year career with Koevoet in Southwest Africa, including three separate landmine explosions. He has written two books about his com…Read More
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African Conflict Archive

We safeguard the truth of Africa’s conflicts from digital oblivion. Our archive curates and preserves vital historical records, personal stories, photos, and articles, ensuring these essential experiences are accessible for future generations

Today in History

SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR

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RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

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WAR STORIES

Pfumo re Vanhu
An Evening out with the Infantry
The story of the Fiat G.91R fighter bombers operated by the Portuguese Air Force in Angola
Cuban MiG-23’s night attack on SAAF C130B’s
SAAF Impalas hunt down Angolan Choppers

Units

Infantry School
1 Recce
5 Recce
3 South African Infantry Battalion
31 Battalion

equipment

Buffel
TM-46
M79
R2M2
PT-76

OPERATIONS

Operation Kerslig
Operation Seiljag 1
Operation Coolidge
Operation Mardon
Operation Motel I

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A Breed Apart
Zulu Zulu Foxtrot
Bush War
Images of War
Commando – Shoot to Kill

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Soldier of Fortune [1981'06]

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Jun

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Mirage F1AZ FM-1 FLIGHT MANUAL

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Breaking Contract: The Story of Vinnia Ndadi

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Mozambican Revolution no.46, January-April 1966

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Mozambique Revolution no.58, January-March 1974

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The Organizer: The Story of Temba Moyo (1974) ZAPU/ZIPRA

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Mirage F1 Cyrano IV Radar Manual

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A Far Away War

A Far-Away War: Angola 1975-1989

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Mozambique Revolution no.59, April-June 1974

Mozambique Revolution no.59, April-June 1974

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Rhodesian SAS Combat Manual

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

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

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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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Main Differences between Mirage F1CZ and Mirage F1AZ

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Aermacchi MB-326KC Impala MK2 Flight Manual

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Tactical Tracking Operations – David Scott-Donelan

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

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Mar

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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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TOPDECK PILOT’S GUIDE FOR SAAF C130

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Angola in Arms, February 4th, 1969

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Mozambican Revolution no.26, August-September 1966

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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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Original Ops Briefing Slides – Modular, Hooper & Packer

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Mozambican Revolution no.23, January-February 1966

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1988 May

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1975 Summer

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Jun 1985

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Jun

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The Battle for South Africa

The Battle for South Africa

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Mozambique Revolution no.60, July-September 1974

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Aug

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Oct

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Il-76 with Russian Crew Downed by Chinese SAM System in Sudan
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A historical preservation project of the Rhodesian Bush War, South African Border War, Angolan Conflict and the Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa…

PLEASE ! This is not a glorification in any way of war… rather it is a sincere attempt to preserve lost stories, history and images from now so many closed or shutdown blogs and internet sites

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