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south african air force

  1. Dafydd Humphreys
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    Hello

    Long time researcher (and history teacher) - interested in 177 Squadron RAF (great uncle) and 41 Air School (grandfather). Also researching the...
    Thread by: Dafydd Humphreys, Jul 24, 2025, 10 replies, in forum: User Introductions
  2. Simona Pons
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    Information on aircraft crashed on 12 October 1944 of the 31st and 34th SAAF

    Good morning, I am conducting research on the aircraft accidents that occurred on the night of October 12-13, 1944 in Italy, when 6 B-24...
    Thread by: Simona Pons, Jun 23, 2025, 5 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  3. bydand31
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    SAAF Hurricane Mk ? Tropical In Western Desert 1941.

    I posted this photo in my album the gallery with the below. comment. SAAF 1941 | WW2Talk Hurricane SAAF 1941 Squiggly Camo,jpg | WW2Talk "3/4...
    Thread by: bydand31, Mar 20, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  4. Coolone
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    Information on the SAAF No.31 Squadron in WW2?

    Hi everyone My grandfather served in N. Africa & Italy as part of the No. 31 Bomber squadron of the SAAF. He lied about his age, and was then...
    Thread by: Coolone, May 20, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: South African
  5. davidbfpo
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    VE-Day in Setif, French North Africa: who helped the French?

    This is my current research project during lock down. An event that is little known outside Algeria now and my focus is on who helped the French...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Jan 15, 2021, 24 replies, in forum: North Africa & the Med
  6. Dorset_Man
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    South African Airforce Swagger stick

    Hi all, i believe the following to be a WW2 South African Airforce swagger stick however I’m struggling to understand why an Airforce...
    Thread by: Dorset_Man, Aug 23, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  7. WiltsHistory
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    Foreign/Empire serving in RAF uniform question

    Hello All. Something that has intrigued me for a while. The guys that served in/with the RAF and fought during the Battle of Britain, were the...
    Thread by: WiltsHistory, May 23, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  8. Marks
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    Col L.A WILMOT SAAF DSO, DFC KIFA 26-6-1947 ?

    Both these men are not listed by the Cwgc. I am confused as the Cwgc lists many SAAF aircrew deaths for 1947 in South Africa. 26-6-1947 No.60...
    Thread by: Marks, Jan 26, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Non-Commemorated War Dead
  9. dbf
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    Sports, WW2

    Other threads & images in Gallery: sports during war | WW2Talk
    Thread by: dbf, Aug 17, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: General
  10. bucklt
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    Beirut War Cemetery - 8 South African men...a Tribute

    This post is in memory of those 8 South African men who found their final resting places in Beirut War Cemetery, Lebanon. note: 9 images attached....
    Thread by: bucklt, Jul 5, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: War Grave Photographs
  11. davidbfpo
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    PG47 escapees and the suicide of the NZ Camp CO, Clayden Shuttleworth

    I am currently reading a privately published biography of a South African pilot who was captured in North Africa, in July 1942 and ended up in an...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Apr 4, 2019, 109 replies, in forum: Prisoners of War
  12. Bobpike
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    HELP WITH 34SQDN SAAF PLEASE

    I am seeking anyi nformation on my friend's grandfather who she believes flew Liberators with 34Sqdn. His name was DOUW GEBRAND STEENECAMP, She...
    Thread by: Bobpike, Oct 20, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: South African
  13. CL1
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    7985 Air Mechanic P. A. BURGER, South African Air Force: 17/04/1947

    Remembering Today Casualty Details | CWGC BURGER, P A Rank: Air Mechanic Service No: 7985 Date of Death: 17/04/1947 Age: 22 Regiment/Service:...
    Thread by: CL1, Apr 17, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: South African
  14. Allen
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    South African Air Force in WW II.

    As the website, SAAF WW2 Heritage Site, notes, "the history of the South African force's participation in the second world war has been badly...
    Thread by: Allen, Sep 21, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  15. Peter Clare
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    Remembering Today 22 November 1945. The Crew of Liberator VI KL587

    Wednesday, 22 November 1945 Liberator VI KL587 214 Squadron ex 34 Squadron SAAF Crashed into high ground on Crete during a transit flight from...
    Thread by: Peter Clare, Nov 22, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  16. Mike L
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    Desert Airforce

    After posting on Lofty1’s thread: http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/barracks/44464-house-clearance-ephemera-again.html. I found myself getting...
    Thread by: Mike L, Apr 24, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  17. kevparker
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    6 AGRA & Illustrated History

    I am trying to trace the activities of my Grandfather, Edgar Joseph Parker, Ser No. 2364076, Royal Signals Corp. I have his Service record which...
    Thread by: kevparker, Nov 3, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
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