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Date: Wed 16/4/08 7:14PM From: Robbie Cox Email: robandnix@ntlworld.com Message: 87558235bg 1SAI 20mil gunner, howzit guys, the memories of my army days keep bringing me back to this site and its a real honour to have done my service for my(old)country and to have stood shoulder to soldier with some of the best 'manne' in the world, living in england at the moment and its sad to see whats happening to my country now. Sterke julle, one day we will all stand proud in front of god and the old south african flag singing UIT DIE BLOU VAN ONSE HEMEL..... |
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Date: Tue 15/4/08 3:42PM From: Joy Bartlett Email: jbartlett@lac.org.na Message: Anybody remember Russel Bartlett? |
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Date: Sun 13/4/08 4:09PM From: Len Holland Email: siberia1917@hotmail.co.uk Message: I served in angola in the last two years of the conflict. a great site which has brought back many memories! Next time you're in a bar, raise a glass to the boys! God bless you all! Here's to the green boots! |
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Date: Tue 25/3/08 2:16PM From: Kobus Le Grange 2LT Email: kobus.legrange@webmail.co.za Message: Ek was in 1986 by Infanterieskool Oudtshoorn en daarna by 203 Bn as afgedeelde in die SWA Gebiedsmag, met HK te Mangeti Duin, Boesmanland, met ontplooiing in noord Sektor 10, Omauni, met n aantal bosbasisse. Die Boesmans was egte soldate en is ek my lewe aan hulle te danke. Dankie vir al die pelle wat ek kon maak in die 2 jaar. Dit was onvergeetlik, om verskeie redes. |
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Date: Mon 24/3/08 9:37AM From: Pieter Botha Email: oompaul@vodamail.co.za Message: Hallo julle! Was in Art Potch toe 61 Meg Walvis 89-90. Great times! Sal daarvan hou om kontak te maak met al die ou gunners 14 Veld Art Skool en 61 Meg! |
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Date: Fri 21/3/08 8:15PM From: Keith Tomlinson Email: redztomo@gmail.com Message: I served in 83-84, did Ops Askari in 61 Mech, via 4 SAI and 1 SAI. A superb website, gives one a deeper insight into the whole picture. I am glad to see the memory of so many good young men is recorded for all to see their sacrifice for the greater good. God bless them all. I will never forget them. |
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Date: Fri 21/3/08 12:37PM From: Danie 'Spy' van der Spuy Email: architect@hermanus.co.za Message: Great site! July 84 intake, 7SAI, then transferred to Engineers, Kroonstad; JL's @ Bossies; CO's 47 Survey; 25 Field, Oshakati. Anybody who went on Ops Zeppelin (Jan '86), specifically with Romeo Mike 2 from 101? Drop me a line! |
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Date: Mon 17/3/08 2:10PM From: Steve Webb Email: stevepam@zamnet.zm Message: James, thanks for keeping the memories alive for all of us! 77628006BG |
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Date: Mon 17/3/08 8:01AM From: Andre Potgieter Email: aquasapien@hotmail.com Message: Brings back so many awesome memories. grew up in AFB Ondangwa 1983-1989. Went to school in Oshakati. Some of the best years of my life. |
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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!!! |
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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: 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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: 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 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. |
