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XO BBHQ posted in the group South African Border War

• 3 years ago

South African #Olifant Mk.1A in Angola (1987/88) rolling past a #FAPLA #M-46 130mm field gun

39 years ago...

11 Oct 1987 Cuito River

Angolan MiGs patrolled the skies above the South African units on 11 October and launched sporadic attacks but no damage or casualties are recorded.

47 years ago...

11 Oct 1979 Beacon 20

Attack on base at Beacon 20by SWAPO PLAN at 02h30 with mortars and small arms fire from within Angola

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