REVIEWS
10 May 2007
2 Squadron in Korea
Books - SAAF
Essentially a pictorial record of 2 Squadron in Korea, and thus not intended to be a comprehensive history of South Africa's involvement, it does, nevertheless, provide a detailed background to the war.
9 May 2007
85 Years of South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
This book records the individual aircraft histories of the thousands of aircraft that have worn the SAAF roundal or insignia over the past 85 years. It is, essentially, a 'numbers' book.
11 May 2007
A Portrait of Military Aviation in South Africa
Books - SAAF
Belling shows a deft and consistent touch in this superb collection of paintings, which appear in broadly chronological order.
11 May 2007
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 Air Show (Video)
DVD/Video
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 (AAD 2002), an international air, ground and sea trade show, was held at AFB Waterkloof, South Africa, from 18 to 22 September 2002. This is the video produced by V & R Television Productions.
11 May 2007
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002: Air Show (Video)
DVD/Video
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 (AAD 2002), an international air, ground and sea trade show, was held at AFB Waterkloof, South Africa, from 18 to 22 September 2002. The video is of the flying display. This is the video prepared by FJN Productions
9 May 2007
African Air Forces (Prev. African Military Aviation)
Books - Other
Previousy called African Military Aviation, this edition has been revised and enlarged, yet is still printed on good paper and sturdily bound. This publication is for the aviation enthusiast by an aviation enthusiast.
22 December 2014
Aircraft of the South African Airforce
Books - SAAF
Long regarded as the bible for enthusiasts and modellers of the SAAF, it was also this book which made Herman Potgieter a household name amongst SAAF followers for his spectacular photographs.
9 May 2007
Canberra in Southern Africa Service
Books - SAAF
As the authors state in their preface, this book is about an obsolescent aircraft type operated by two small air forces which received little publicity or acclaim for its exploits outside Southern Africa.
10 May 2007
Cheetah - A Pride of Cheetahs Screensaver
PC Multimedia
A Pride of Cheetahs screensaver includes 360 1024 x 768 high quality up close and personal photographs of the Cheetah C and D aircraft of 2 Squadron (Flying Cheetahs).
11 May 2007
Falcons 5 (Video)
DVD/Video
The video 'will put you in the cockpit as you become part of the team flying at 700 kilometers per hour'. Specialised on-board cameras were used to film the air-to-air sequences, resulting in some magnificent footage.
10 May 2007
Fields of Air
Books - Other
The history of flight in South Africa occupies part one, whilst stories of rescues performed by aircraft and an anlysis of various aviation accidents and incidents occupy part two. Despite the sub-title, the SAAF still features in this book.
5 January 2009
From Fledgling To Eagle
Books - SAAF
From Fledgling to Eagle chronicles the evolution of the SAAF in the ‘Border War' that raged in Angola and South West Africa (Namibia) from 1966 to 1989.
11 May 2007
From Tailhooker to Mudmover
Books - SAAF
Given the three distinctive periods in the authors life, covering nearly four decades, the book is divided into three sections: RN Fleet Air Arm, US Navy and SAAF, each with its own foreward by a personal friend who served in that arm.
1 June 2011
Illustrated History of the Fleet Air Arm
Books - Other
Derrick Dickens is a man on a mission ... to paint all the aircraft types that have served in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA). Derrick has set about this task with vigour and his passion and knowledge for the subject shows.
11 May 2007
In Southern Skies
Books - SAAF
John Illsley has compiled a pictorial history of early flight in this country. This lavishly illustrated, large format book tells the story of civil and military aviation in South Africa between 1816 and 1940.
11 May 2007
More Than Game
Books - SAAF
Alongside Ron Bellings A Potrait of Military Aviation in South Africa, Herman Potgieter's masterwork photographic study of the contemporary SAAF counts for me as not just another modellers reference book.
11 May 2007
On Wings of Eagles
Books - SAAF
This book, although not a complete definitive history, does attempt to sketch the outline of over seventy years of military aviation in South Africa in one book.
11 May 2007
Profile of: The SAAF (CD)
PC Multimedia
Features of the CD include animation, slide shows, sound, video clips, photos and text on 71 aircraft, 52 armaments and over 200 side views in colour.
11 May 2007
Rhodesian Air Force
Books - Other
Although not an in-depth history of the Rhodesian Air Force, it is nevertheless a must read for anyone interested in the RhAF, it's aircraft and tactics as well as the involvement of the SAAF.
1 July 2007
Shackleton 1722 DVD
DVD/Video
Shackleton 1722 is the last airworthy Shackleton flying today. This is an excellent film, making the viewer a member of the team and is a valuable record of a remarkable story about remarkable people and their passion for a remarkable aircraft.
19 November 2007
Silver Falcons
Books - SAAF
What better way to celebrate 40 years of flying excellence than with a book. This book pays tribute to the 89 pilots of the Silver Falcons who have performed aerobatics as the official aerobatic team and the ground crews.
11 May 2007
Soaring With Eagles
Books - SAAF
The book, a hardcover with dust jacket, is in landscape format, with each squadron being introduced with a title, badge and their location prominently displayed. Photographs of the squadron aircraft and personnel follow.
11 May 2007
South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
This book covers the SAAF from its origins through to the modern day air force, including the Police Air Wing.
11 May 2007
South African Arms and Armour
Books - SAAF
The book was published in 1988, at the height of the Bush War, and follows the same style as the series produced by Salamander in the mid-1980s. It is a concise guide to the armaments of the South African Army, Navy and Air Force as it was then.
11 May 2007
South African Colours and Markings (No 4)
Books - SAAF
The series, of which this is the fourth issue, contains articles on the colours and markings of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms used by South African units.
2 Squadron in Korea
Books - SAAF
Essentially a pictorial record of 2 Squadron in Korea, and thus not intended to be a comprehensive history of South Africa's involvement, it does, nevertheless, provide a detailed background to the war.
85 Years of South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
This book records the individual aircraft histories of the thousands of aircraft that have worn the SAAF roundal or insignia over the past 85 years. It is, essentially, a 'numbers' book.
A Portrait of Military Aviation in South Africa
Books - SAAF
Belling shows a deft and consistent touch in this superb collection of paintings, which appear in broadly chronological order.
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 Air Show (Video)
DVD/Video
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 (AAD 2002), an international air, ground and sea trade show, was held at AFB Waterkloof, South Africa, from 18 to 22 September 2002. This is the video produced by V & R Television Productions.
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002: Air Show (Video)
DVD/Video
Africa Aerospace & Defence 2002 (AAD 2002), an international air, ground and sea trade show, was held at AFB Waterkloof, South Africa, from 18 to 22 September 2002. The video is of the flying display. This is the video prepared by FJN Productions
African Air Forces (Prev. African Military Aviation)
Books - Other
Previousy called African Military Aviation, this edition has been revised and enlarged, yet is still printed on good paper and sturdily bound. This publication is for the aviation enthusiast by an aviation enthusiast.
Aircraft of the South African Airforce
Books - SAAF
Long regarded as the bible for enthusiasts and modellers of the SAAF, it was also this book which made Herman Potgieter a household name amongst SAAF followers for his spectacular photographs.
Canberra in Southern Africa Service
Books - SAAF
As the authors state in their preface, this book is about an obsolescent aircraft type operated by two small air forces which received little publicity or acclaim for its exploits outside Southern Africa.
Cheetah - A Pride of Cheetahs Screensaver
PC Multimedia
A Pride of Cheetahs screensaver includes 360 1024 x 768 high quality up close and personal photographs of the Cheetah C and D aircraft of 2 Squadron (Flying Cheetahs).
Falcons 5 (Video)
DVD/Video
The video 'will put you in the cockpit as you become part of the team flying at 700 kilometers per hour'. Specialised on-board cameras were used to film the air-to-air sequences, resulting in some magnificent footage.
Fields of Air
Books - Other
The history of flight in South Africa occupies part one, whilst stories of rescues performed by aircraft and an anlysis of various aviation accidents and incidents occupy part two. Despite the sub-title, the SAAF still features in this book.
From Fledgling To Eagle
Books - SAAF
From Fledgling to Eagle chronicles the evolution of the SAAF in the ‘Border War' that raged in Angola and South West Africa (Namibia) from 1966 to 1989.
From Tailhooker to Mudmover
Books - SAAF
Given the three distinctive periods in the authors life, covering nearly four decades, the book is divided into three sections: RN Fleet Air Arm, US Navy and SAAF, each with its own foreward by a personal friend who served in that arm.
Illustrated History of the Fleet Air Arm
Books - Other
Derrick Dickens is a man on a mission ... to paint all the aircraft types that have served in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA). Derrick has set about this task with vigour and his passion and knowledge for the subject shows.
In Southern Skies
Books - SAAF
John Illsley has compiled a pictorial history of early flight in this country. This lavishly illustrated, large format book tells the story of civil and military aviation in South Africa between 1816 and 1940.
More Than Game
Books - SAAF
Alongside Ron Bellings A Potrait of Military Aviation in South Africa, Herman Potgieter's masterwork photographic study of the contemporary SAAF counts for me as not just another modellers reference book.
On Wings of Eagles
Books - SAAF
This book, although not a complete definitive history, does attempt to sketch the outline of over seventy years of military aviation in South Africa in one book.
Profile of: The SAAF (CD)
PC Multimedia
Features of the CD include animation, slide shows, sound, video clips, photos and text on 71 aircraft, 52 armaments and over 200 side views in colour.
Rhodesian Air Force
Books - Other
Although not an in-depth history of the Rhodesian Air Force, it is nevertheless a must read for anyone interested in the RhAF, it's aircraft and tactics as well as the involvement of the SAAF.
Shackleton 1722 DVD
DVD/Video
Shackleton 1722 is the last airworthy Shackleton flying today. This is an excellent film, making the viewer a member of the team and is a valuable record of a remarkable story about remarkable people and their passion for a remarkable aircraft.
Silver Falcons
Books - SAAF
What better way to celebrate 40 years of flying excellence than with a book. This book pays tribute to the 89 pilots of the Silver Falcons who have performed aerobatics as the official aerobatic team and the ground crews.
Soaring With Eagles
Books - SAAF
The book, a hardcover with dust jacket, is in landscape format, with each squadron being introduced with a title, badge and their location prominently displayed. Photographs of the squadron aircraft and personnel follow.
South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
This book covers the SAAF from its origins through to the modern day air force, including the Police Air Wing.
South African Arms and Armour
Books - SAAF
The book was published in 1988, at the height of the Bush War, and follows the same style as the series produced by Salamander in the mid-1980s. It is a concise guide to the armaments of the South African Army, Navy and Air Force as it was then.
South African Colours and Markings (No 4)
Books - SAAF
The series, of which this is the fourth issue, contains articles on the colours and markings of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms used by South African units.
