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  1. Platoon 13, Oscar Company, 1st South African Infantry Bn

    Platoon 13, Oscar Company, 1st South African Infantry Bn

    This photo was taken during basic training in 1SAI Bn. in March 1988. That's me on the far right, throwing the photographer (our Corporal) a toffee. The Big guy on the left was a real animal and very useful to have around when the going got tough.
  2. South African Infantry gear

    South African Infantry gear

    This picture shows the original South African Defence Force tactical load bearing vest (Gevegsbaadjie). This battle jacket was developed in South Africa in the 1980's, and was subsequently adopted by armies world-wide. The helmet is a standard issue kevlar helmet with peaked "Nutria&quot...
  3. One night in the Khalahari

    One night in the Khalahari

    Shouldering a French STRIM FT-1 during night exercises in the Khalahari Desert. Unit: 1st South African Infantry Battalion, 1988
  4. 61st Mechanised Infantry Battalion

    61st Mechanised Infantry Battalion

    61 Mech Bn. - This unit was based in Tsumeb, former South West Africa
  5. 1st South African Infantry Battalion

    1st South African Infantry Battalion

    1 SAI Bn. - This unit is based in Bloemfontein, South Africa
  6. Ratel 90 AFV (RSA)

    Ratel 90 AFV (RSA)

    A Ratel AFV with the 90mm cannon - primarily used as Anti-Tank, in Angola in 1987 (Operation Moduler)
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