Above: Old SAAF storm flag with my SAAF history on it, still need to add some rank insignia and my medal ribbons.
Above: Close up showing the Squadrons I served on 31 and 15.
Above two: This is the Christmas Dinner menu from WWII
Above two: Some other WWII paraphernalia that was given to me by an ex WWII 15 Sqn pilot including his escape scarf.
Above: 15 Sqn blazer pocket badge and the WWII 15 and 31 Sqn enamel badges.
Having spent 15 years in the South African Air Force as a helicopter pilot. (Call-sign: Pegasus) I have some fantastic photos to share with you, which I will upload in due course. Even better are some of the stories and events that took place during this time. These too I will add in due course.
Another shot of the crew and the State President Mandela
This was taken at Dragon Peaks Park. Preparing the “Lady” for flight.
Me sitting in the AH64, Malaysia 1997
Oryx with her “pajamas” on, putting her to bed for the night.
Cargo swinging a load of Marijuana out of the mountains.
Just shut her down for the last time. My final flight.
This is how the Air force go on Ops? Eat your hearts out Grunts!
Showing a friend’s Dad what the top side looks like.
The crew that flew the demo flights at the Langkawi international air show Malaysia.
Gees and me at one of the Malaysian Chopper Squadrons looking at the S61
I was presented with a bottle of bubbly by “The Boss” on completing that last sortie.
The end of 15 years! Leaving the base for the last time.
They can kill
The lighter green stuff is what we were looking for?
Donkey train loaded with guns and Marijuana
We hit the “train” in this ravine
The BK117 gave us top cover and ground forces C&C
Its Africa …why not?
Taking a break after getting back from the mountains
These guys were smuggling guns and drugs!!
The fellow in the blue bag thought he could take us out? WRONG!
Home while we were fighting in Lesotho…… No one talks about that? I wonder why? This photo is in the wrong plane rotate to the right??
Yes they do work and can kill?
Me sitting on the dope with the captured home made weapons
SAP Air Wing Pilatus Porter for-mating on us.
I took the SP to the opening of the road between Hells Gate and Mozambique.
She was a very thirsty lady?
“This is easy” … till I took the auto pilot out!
Get the picture as to how thirsty this “beautiful beast” was? Dont know why there is another one?
Best place in the world to work from!!
President Nelson Mandela and me, (the green “baby grow” with flying jacket)
How is this for the most beautiful lady in the world??? Taken at Pietermaritzburg airfield while helping the “civies” with fire fighting.
Me sitting in the AH64, Malaysia 1997The crew that flew the demo flights at the Langkawi international air show Malaysia. Me on the right.Gees and me at one of the Malaysian Chopper Squadrons looking at the S61Oryx with her “pajamas” on, putting her to bed for the night.Cargo swinging a load of Marijuana out of the mountains.This is how the Air force go on Ops? Eat your hearts out Grunts!Showing a friend’s Dad what the top side looks like.Just shut her down for the last time. My final flight.I was presented with a bottle of bubbly by “The Boss” on completing that last sortie.
The end of 15 years! Leaving the base for the last time.Another shot of the crew and the State President Mandela
