Here is some of the formidable fighting machines from the pre 1994 SADF as used in the Angolan Border War (List is not exhaustive)
Firstly the SADF Troopie (Hero's One and All)
The humble Buffel (Anti Landmine troop carrier)
Zumlac Self Propelled Anti Aircraft Vehicle (Kwe Based)
Valkiri Mk1
Valkiri Mk2
Samil 20
Samil 50
Rooikat
Ratel TZ3
Olifant Tank Recovery
Mamba APC
Buffalo
G5 155mm Howitzer
Kwevoel Transport truck
Eland 60/90 (Noddy Car)
Ratel 20/60/90 and Command
The amazing Casspir Troop carrier
G6 155mm Self Propelled gun
Kwe Heavy Recovery vehicle
Mercedes Anti Aircraft Platform
Once a Sapper, always a Sapper was there in Bethlehem from Feb'87 to Dec'87 on border from Dec'87 to Dec'88
ReplyDeleteHi Pierre
ReplyDeleteTo right you are, where were you in Bethlehem and on the border.
Bedford AA platform is a Merc!? SAN '75-'76
ReplyDeleteHey SA Navy well spotted and welcome, you are right, I have changed to correct vehicle - thanks and take care.
ReplyDeleteHi Ian
ReplyDeletethe pic of the Merc and ZU23mm was taken by me in Ongongo area Sept 88. The non-mine proof Merc 10t was used as we could not find any more Kwe trucks....the unit was 122 Sqn - ADAG.