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Date: Tue 8/1/08 2:20PM From: Philippe Email: phillah@intnet.mu Message: (aka Baardman) 30 years this week, arrived at 1 Maintenance Unit, Kimberley, afkak under a Cpl Piet Broekman, until transfer to JLs at Services School - two years of life-changing experiences, friendships and the dregs of society, from Greefswaldt to Hoedspruit, Ondangwa to DHQ - stayed in Cuckoo's Nest (Pretoria - anyone recall this?) - never listened to so much inhumanity and racism, saw so much brutality, yet so many decent guys duped by society - all I learned was that people are capable of anything they decide - good or evil. Thanks for the excellent site - Lt. 72529704BG |
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Date: Tue 8/1/08 9:10PM From: Ian Gunstone Email: ian@gunstone2.wanadoo.co.uk Message: Great site. Brings back lots of great memories Genieskool (Bossiesspruit), Bethlehem, 47 Survey Squadron. 80605520BG |
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Date: Sun 13/1/08 3:30AM From: Audrey Schaffter Email: springbok71@bluewin.ch Message: I'm a Swiss girl but as I have most of my family in RSA I went quite often in your country during the late 70's, 80's and 90's. All I want to say to you all guys, is: THANK YOU / BAIE DANKIE for what you did and for what you are! |
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Date: Mon 14/1/08 3:49PM From: Peter Menhinick Email: peterm19@hotmail.com Message: 82270083BG - Good times and bad times. Never forgotten. 3SAI - 53 Battalion 85-86. Great site, keep up the good work!! |
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Date: Mon 14/1/08 7:10PM From: Brett Email: bwfinfl@yahoo.com Message: Good site! '85-'86 - 5 sigs reg/513tp oshakati plus all over sector 10. Did 14 mos. up there. I didn't realize how insane it made me. |
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Date: Tue 15/1/08 9:18AM From: Pte Rob Woodfine Email: rob@decer.co.za Message: 83527390BG - 3rd SAI Potchefstroom - 1 Maitenance Unit Kimberly - 16 S&T Depot Potch - 163 S&T Sub Depot Heidelberg |
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Date: Tue 15/1/08 9:22PM From: Malcolm Weiss Email: malcolmweiss@blueyonder.co.uk Message: 80463961BG - Wonderful website, brought back many memories of Oudtshoorn and 201BN Omega. Enjoyed reading research about Cassinga! |
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Date: Thu 17/1/08 3:42AM From: LarryD Email: larry@cxp.co.nz Message: Great site, keep it up, brings back lots of memories! July intake of 77 to 79 6 SAI. 78 and 79 spent based at Ondangwa, going on 2 Ops into Angola. Now in NZ |
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Date: Tue 22/1/08 11:08PM From: Steve Glyn Email: s.p.glyn@btinternet.com Message: 7490028BT - Did basics at 6 SAI Grahamstown in '76, Radio Op/Driver & then Cape Town Highlanders. There were good times & there were bad times, can't remember too many of the bad. We learnt discipline & then some, I don't regret any of it. (Think I still owe Street R14.) |
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Date: Thu 24/1/08 9:33PM From: Malcolm Weiss Email: malcolmweiss@blueyonder.co.uk Message: 80463961 BG - I found the paper, An appraisal of the South African strategy, by Dr Leopold Scholz, absolutely fascinating! It would be great to read even more of this type of information so I really encourage people to add any other literature to this incredible website! I was in the Caprivi during 1988/9 and experienced the implementation of Resolution 435. I was lucky to be one of the teachers demobilised on 1 April 1989 and managed to stay in Namibia until the 31 October 1989. The arrival of the UNTAG forces and interaction with the Finns was truly a remarkable experience. Please, if any other guys have any experiences of this time please submit these! From here in London now, it really seems like a lifetime away. |
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Date: Tue 29/1/08 10:35AM From: Deon Email: deonvw@telkomsa.net Message: Started with my military career during 1975 as an intake at 1SAI. Went to Infantry School at Oudtshoorn for JL's. Made a quick turn at 3 SAI before I was sent to the border. Here me and my mates were sent directly to Perreira D' Ecca in Angola. What a wonderful experience it was. Unfortunately I was shot to pieces during an op and spent 7 months at 1 Mil. Today I have the utmost respect for all the soldiers who fought for their country during the Bushwar. For years now talking of my involvement in this war was a "no go" but I have decided to put my uniform and photos in a glass case and mount it on the wall in my office for all to see. |
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Date: Thu 31/1/08 10:44AM From: Sean de la Harpe Email: seandell@xtra.co.nz Message: To all the guys from 1983 - 1984 intake 14 Field Regiment. 1984 an Sierra Battery 61 Mechanised Brigade. Like to keep in touch via email. Good time. Cheers mate New Zealand. |
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Date: Wed 6/2/08 1:37PM From: Bretton Email: chakide@gmail.com Message: Basics at 3SAI Potch, Oudtshoorn for JL's and then 201 Battalion from Nov 87 till Dec 88. Everyone seems to think it was called 31 Bn. Not when I was there! Good times and bad, made us all mad! What a jol! |
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Date: Thu 7/2/08 11:14AM From: Peter Welgemoed Email: p.welgemoed@nusconsulting.co.za Message: I was a Corporal at Oshivello from April 1981 - July 1982. Everyone will know me as Cheffie. I took pride in what I did and was very proud to have served under Sergeant Major Stasie Steenkamp and Cmdt Rabie. Would like to make contact with anyone from that time! |
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Date: Sat 9/2/08 7:59PM From: Todd Ferguson Email: bodylogicuk@yahoo.co.uk Message: Thanks for this amazing site! Brought back lots of memories from 89-90. I was a corporal in Berede equestrian unit. Spent my time in Potch then border at Brey and camps in townships 92-93. A toast to those who did not make it home! |
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Date: Thu 21/2/08 8:14AM From: Johann VD Schyf Email: johann.v.d.schyf@csiper.com Message: 81269458BG Sktr. J VD Schyf 3-SAI, Charlie kompanie 1984 - 1985 Dankie vir manne wat die site geskep het. Soos ander mense reeds gese het ek dink ook net meer en meer aan wat ons gedoen het en belewe het as trotse SADF troepe. Moet iets te doen he met ons ouderdom!!! Dis seker die moeilikste ding om te sien hoe word alles waarvoor ons geveg het en trots gebou het nou afgebreek word deur dieselfde mense waarteen ons baklei het n leeftyd terug! Ons vir jou Suid Afrika! Hoog die oranje blanje blou! MY VLAG VIR EWIG. |
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Date: Fri 22/2/08 8:38PM From: Brian Email: gadget@eingev.org.il Message: Basics Jan 1977 Wonderboom 4 Pro then N. Tvl Command VTH. Remember camps every year Ciskei and Transkei independence celebrations. 75297796BT a number I cannot forget from a time and friend never forgotten. A great site keep it up. Vasbyt! |
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Date: Thu 6/3/08 3:59AM From: D. Lubbe Email: david.r.lubbe@cummins.com Message: This brings back great memories of my national service in 1983. It was an honour to serve with what I believe was the greatest defence force in Africa. |
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Date: Sun 9/3/08 4:37PM From: Chris Colling Email: chriscolling@webmail.co.za Message: School of Armour 84-85. 80515588 - Thought I would have forgotten that number. This site brings back some good memories. Lets be proud of our past and start talking about it, lets get it out! |
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Date: Mon 17/3/08 2:53AM From: Walter Machado Email: waltermachado@hotmail.com Message: You guys were the best, kicked ass in Angola and sent them cubans and ruskies back home. Job well done!!! |
