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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 May 2007
South African Colours and Markings (Nos 1 -3)
Books - SAAF
The series contains articles on the colours and markings of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms used by South African units.
11 May 2007
South African Skies
Books - SAAF
The book covers 71 aircraft types plus several variants and are depicted in full colour with brief notes on operations and history.
11 May 2007
South Africa's Flying Cheetahs In Korea
Books - SAAF
Details the involvement of 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War 1950-1953.
11 May 2007
Squadrons of the SAAF and their Aircraft: 1920 - 2005
Books - SAAF
No one book has attempted to tell the story of the SAAF through its squadrons and units. It is this later quality that sets this book apart as this is the first time that the histories of all 108 squadrons, flying training schools and units.
11 May 2007
The Men Who Went To Warsaw
Books - SAAF
The operational history of the Liberator in SAAF service in 31 and 34 Squadrons is covered in great depth.
20 November 2012
The Search for Puma 164
Books - SAAF
A South African Air Force Puma was shot out of the sky during the assault on the Frelimo and ZANLA stronghold at Mapa, Mozambiquwe on September 6, 1979. Two men vow to one day return to the scene of the crash of Puma 164.
11 May 2007
The South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
The design of this book is in a rather unusual format, in that it has been designed so that the (matt) photographs may be easly removed to be used as posters, or even framed.
11 May 2007
The Spitfire in SAAF Service
Books - SAAF
From the Western Desert in 1942, to surviving airframes with a SAAF connection extant today, the successes and failures are recalled through the eyes of the men who flew and maintained the aircraft in battle.
11 May 2007
Vlamgat
Books - SAAF
Although essentially a compilation of stories and experiences of SAAF Mirage pilots, the following chapters chronicle the aircraft, perpersonnel and Squadron events, year by year.
11 May 2007
Warriors Of The Sky
Books - SAAF
All of the featured stories pays tribute to the pilots and aircrew, with some of them paying the ultimate price in serving their country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South African Colours and Markings (Nos 1 -3)
Books - SAAF
The series contains articles on the colours and markings of aircraft, vehicles, equipment and uniforms used by South African units.
South African Skies
Books - SAAF
The book covers 71 aircraft types plus several variants and are depicted in full colour with brief notes on operations and history.
South Africa's Flying Cheetahs In Korea
Books - SAAF
Details the involvement of 2 Squadron SAAF in the Korean War 1950-1953.
Squadrons of the SAAF and their Aircraft: 1920 - 2005
Books - SAAF
No one book has attempted to tell the story of the SAAF through its squadrons and units. It is this later quality that sets this book apart as this is the first time that the histories of all 108 squadrons, flying training schools and units.
The Men Who Went To Warsaw
Books - SAAF
The operational history of the Liberator in SAAF service in 31 and 34 Squadrons is covered in great depth.
The Search for Puma 164
Books - SAAF
A South African Air Force Puma was shot out of the sky during the assault on the Frelimo and ZANLA stronghold at Mapa, Mozambiquwe on September 6, 1979. Two men vow to one day return to the scene of the crash of Puma 164.
The South African Air Force
Books - SAAF
The design of this book is in a rather unusual format, in that it has been designed so that the (matt) photographs may be easly removed to be used as posters, or even framed.
The Spitfire in SAAF Service
Books - SAAF
From the Western Desert in 1942, to surviving airframes with a SAAF connection extant today, the successes and failures are recalled through the eyes of the men who flew and maintained the aircraft in battle.
Vlamgat
Books - SAAF
Although essentially a compilation of stories and experiences of SAAF Mirage pilots, the following chapters chronicle the aircraft, perpersonnel and Squadron events, year by year.
Warriors Of The Sky
Books - SAAF
All of the featured stories pays tribute to the pilots and aircrew, with some of them paying the ultimate price in serving their country.
