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Spectators have shared their shock and horror as they watched a decorated South African Air Force pilot crash to his death at a local air show, while they recalled his final moments.
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is facing a severe operational crisis, with aircraft availability at critically low levels ...
The chickens are coming home to roost after years of regulatory failures at Air Traffic and Navigation Services.
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is mourning the loss of veteran test pilot Retired Lieutenant Colonel James O’Connell, who ...
In 2023, then Defence Minister Thandi Modise revealed that 85% of the South African Air Force (SAAF)'s fleet had been grounded leaving the nation vulnerable to security threats. But the ...
Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. - The South African Air Force is facing a critical shortage of operational aircraft, leaving pilots unable to ...
a South African Air Force pilot who died during the Korean War in 1953, has been located. According to Pretoria Rekord, this breakthrough comes after remains believed to be his were discovered.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passenger-side door that came off a SA Air Force aircraft ...
a South African Air Force pilot who tragically lost his life during the Korean War in 1953, has been located. This breakthrough comes as remains believed to be his have been discovered ...
O'Connell, a decorated South African Air Force pilot, was performing a routine display on a retired military aircraft when it suddenly lost altitude and entered a steep dive. Tragically ...