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Why the South African Air Force’s C-47TPs were grounded and why it matters

Why the South African Air Force’s C-47TPs were grounded and why it matters

by Darren Olivier | Jul 10, 2017 | Featured, Southern Africa

All eight of the South African Air Force 35 Squadron’s C-47TP transport and maritime surveillance aircraft were grounded for much of 2016, leaving a severe gap in the country’s coverage of its oceans. The cause was the discovery of a corrosion problem in the alloy used for the aircraft’s control cables.

The Unique Gravity Fuelling Feature on South African Gripens

The Unique Gravity Fuelling Feature on South African Gripens

by Darren Olivier | May 16, 2017 | Defence Industry News, Featured

The Gripens of the South African Air Force have a unique feature: Direct-feed gravity refuelling ports over the main fuselage fuel tanks. In this article, we examine the reason these were added, their impact on the fuel system, and the limitations of the approach.

SANDF Colonel and Captain (SAN) Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17

SANDF Colonel and Captain (SAN) Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17

by Darren Olivier | Jan 8, 2017 | Featured, Southern Africa, Uncategorized

The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Colonel and Captain (SAN) for 2016 and 2017.

One SANDF soldier killed and two wounded in dawn DRC attack

One SANDF soldier killed and two wounded in dawn DRC attack

by Darren Olivier | Dec 19, 2016 | Featured, Regional, Southern Africa

Rifleman Moalosi Albert Mokhothu of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was killed in combat yesterday morning during an attack by a Mai Mai militia on the town of Butembo in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

SANDF Senior Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17

SANDF Senior Officer Promotions & Appointments for 2016/17

by Darren Olivier | Dec 1, 2016 | Regional, Southern Africa

The South African National Defence Force has finalised its list of promotions and appointments for the ranks of Brigadier General, Rear Admiral (JG), Major General, and Rear Admiral for 2016 and 2017.

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