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The El Alamein “Stuka Party”, the SAAF’s finest hour in the desert war during WW2

World War 2 – The "1 Squadron Stuka Party' – a very successful day out for South African pilots, and the finest hour for SAAF pilots in the North African theatre…
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South Africans carrying a wounded enemy German soldier to a medical station WW1

Rare photo of frontline South Africans in World War 1, and also one which shows compassion. Battle of Menin Road Ridge. Four South African 'Scottish' in their distinctive Murray of…
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Capt. Edwin Swales VC – a true South African WW2 hero

  Another notable South African hero and Victoria Cross winner, Captain Edwin (Ted) Swales VC, DFC (pictured in the center with his crew) was born in Inanda, Natal, South Africa,…
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