Category: WW2

Not for Ourselves, but for Others

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WW2 South African soldier standing proud guarding Waterkloof AFB

A rare and wonderful original colour WW2 photo of a proud South African soldier, during World War 2, Great Britain used the Commonwealth to train pilots from all over the world,…
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South Africans in the RAF

One of the RAF’s leading aces, and one of the highest scoring pilots during the Battle of Britain was Adolph “Sailor” Malan DFC, an RAF pilot since 1936, who led No. 74 Squadron…
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South African Battle of Britain hero and WW2 Fighter Ace – “Dutch” Hugo

Group Captain P H “Dutch” Hugo (left), Commanding Officer of No. 322 Wing RAF, and Wing Commander R “Raz” Berry (right), who took over leadership of the Wing in January…
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