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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

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SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR
47 years ago...
6 Jul 1979 Omapande

SAAF Mirage III R2Z (#856) piloted by Capt. Schür is hit by AAA whilst on a post strike assessment recce mission over Omapande, Angola. Pilot ejected and evaded capture and made it back to AFB Ondangwa safely.

RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

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WAR STORIES

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  • Updated 04 Jul 1964 Silverstreams Farm
    Post Timeline ·
    The Attack on Silverstreams Farm takes place. A group known as the Crocodile Gang (ZANU) kills a white…
  • Updated Mirage F1AZ
    Aircraft ·
    The Dassault Mirage F1AZ was a dedicated single-seat, single-engine ground attack/strike aircraft that served with the South African…
  • Updated Impala Mk II
    Aircraft ·
    The MB-326KC, commonly known as the Impala Mk II, is a single-seat, light attack aircraft version of the Aermacchi MB-326 jet…
  • Updated MiG-23ML
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    The early MiG-23 variants had a number of design shortcomings, including airframe strength and reliability, engine performance, maneuverability…
  • Updated MiG-21
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    During Angola's long-running civil war, MiG-21s of the Cuban Air Force were frequently deployed to attack ground targets…

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