Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Operation Firewood - 26 Year Remembrance

On this day 26 years ago, 12 soldiers from 101 Bn, 1 Para, 2 Recce & 5 Recce were killed in action at Indungo in Angola whilst taking part in the often forgotten Operation Firewood.

South African and South West Africa Territorial Forces:

• 101 Battalion


• elements – 1 Parachute Battalion


• elements – 5 Reconnaissance Regiment


• elements – 2 Reconnaissance Regiment

The attack occurred on 31 October 1987. The PLAN base was attacked from the west by recce’s and the parabats while 101 Battalion covered the base from north, east and south, the direction PLAN forces were expected to flee. The fighting was said to be intense with PLAN putting up a fight against the SADF. The base was not taken and the SADF forces withdrew when PLAN reinforcements were said to be on their way.

The South African forces are said to have incurred 12 killed and 47 wounded, while other sources say it was as high as 19 killed and 64 wounded. On the SWAPO side, the casualties were said to be high too.

Operation Firewood - 26 Year Remembrance

South African Special Forces Sniper Shot

South African Special Forces sniper’s shot may have entered record books.

 

South African Special Forces Sniper Shot

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving

Design completed for SAMVOUSA Veteran Ring

The 3D rendered design for the SAMVOUSA ring has been completed by Military Jewelry in South Africa.

Design completed for SAMVOUSA Veteran Ring