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South African Air Force
THE AEGEAN PIRATES The history of 15 Squadron SAAF in WW2 Dr Stefaan Bouwer Dr Gerlad Thompson
Only 500 printed so they will be out of print soon.
This is a detailed account of and tracks the history, movements, the pilots, crews and the aircraft of 15 Squadron SAAF. From their inception, to their service in East Africa now Ethiopia to North Africa, to the Aegean Islands where they received their nick name The Aegean Pirates and on to Northern Italy and then the close of WWII. The nickname comes about as part of their missions of picking off the wooden single masted ships which plied the coastal inlets of the island chain. From their initial seconded SAA Junkers Ju86s through various types of second hand aircraft, which by all accounts for in their allotted missions. The first of which was the spotting of the SS Watusi a German coaster heading east south of Cape Town.The book is packed with information, painstakingly gleaned from the SAAF archives and records office, as well as surviving members, their friends and families. Not just a history but also a reference work, with colour scheme notes, profiles, individual aircraft details and histories. Packed with original photos and colour profiles by Piet van Schalkwyk. It is a labour of love by both authors and a fascinating book for anyone interested in SAAF squadron history. Not a novel but a concise reference work. Hard Cover, illustrated throughout, $85 VLAMGAT Authored By Brig Gen. Dick Lord NOW AVAILABLE! 
The Story of the Mirage F1 in the South African Air Force Vlamgat, literally ‘flaming hole’ in Afrikaans, was the nickname the South African Air Force (SAAF) gave to the Mirage F1, its formidable frontline jet fighter during South Africa’s long ‘border wars’ in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. Battling Soviet MiG-21s and -23s over African skies, the Vlammies, the Mirage pilots as they were affectionately known, acquitted themselves with distinction and honour. Vlamgat—The story of the Mirage F1 in the South African Air Force is a gripping account of these pilots and their deeds of bravery; their experiences are authentically related with accuracy, humour and pathos—by the author, himself a Vlammie. As Willem Hechter, former Chief of the SAAF, says: “Vlamgat deserves a place of pride in the long history of this, the second oldest air force in the world.” Vlamgat is the gripping story of the South African jet fighter pilots in action during the tense years of the bush war. Their experiences are authentically told with accuracy, humour and pathos - by an author who writes from the cockpit. Soft Cover, New, illustrated. $45 CHEETAH Authored By Winston Brent 
Guardians of the Nation. Signed by the Author Highlights the development of the Cheetah in the service of the SAAF. Lovely colour pics throughout Soft Cover, New, illustrated. $65 85 YEARS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE Authored By Winston Brent 
Signed by the Author Highlights and lists all the airplanes that served with the SAAF and what happened to them An excellent source of reference for any SAAF enthusiast. A thick, heavy book. Pictures throughout of the airplanes listed in the book Soft Cover, New, illustrated. $95 THE SAAF AT WAR 1940 - 1984 Authored By S Bouwer & M Louw LONG OUT OF PRINT AND VERY RARE 
Signed by S Bouwer This book is an illustrated history of the SAAF. Excellent photographs Has a small sticker on the first page. 220 pages, first edition. Hard Cover,illustrated. $145 From Fledgling to Eagle Authored By Brig. Dick Lord 
The South African Air Force during the Border War Written by eminent air force veteran,
Brigadier General Dick Lord, this is a work not to be missed. "From
Fledgling to Eagle" charts the effectiveness of the SAAF as a combat
unit at a time when its size was limited and most of its equipment
outdated. It's a thumping read with a foreword from none other than
Jan Breytenbach, the SADF's Parabat legend and founder of the Recce's.
Hard Cover, New, illustrated. $70
Limited, leather-bound edition of Dick Lord’s From Fledgling to Eagle. This collector’s item is limited to 100 numbered copies only, signed by the author. Hard Cover, New Limited Edition, illustrated. $300
From Tailhooker to Mudmover Authored By Brig. Dick Lord 
An aviation career in the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm, United States Navy, and the South African Air Force. This book traces an extraordinary career through nearly four decades of military aviation. Dick Lord, well known as an aviation raconteur, tells a tale of military flying at its best. He covers, in amusing detail, the life of a carrier pilot in both the Royal Naval Fleet Air Arm and the United States Navy. His unusual career then led to combat in Southern Africa as a Mirage F1 squadron commander. He later rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the South African Air Force. Soft Cover, New, Out of Print, Rare, 348 Pages, illustrated. $60 Squadrons of the South African Air force And their Aircraft 1920 - 2005 Authored by Steven McLean 
This is not the actual cover of the book (...but
one of the many colour pictures found inside).
All Our copies are signed by the Author. This book combines official resources as well as dedicated enthusiasts to bring the reader the most comprehensive and accurate account of the SAAF ever compiled, viewed through the operational units that forged this history. From the most famous to the least recognised, the efforts of 108 squadrons and training units that comprised the SAAF between 1920 and 2005 are acknowledged in this single volume, supported by the largest collection of unit badge artworks in print.
This book is a must for any aviation enthusiast.
Hard Cover, 464 pages, illustrated throughout, mostly in colour. $100 Aircraft Of The South African Airforce Pictures By Herman Potgieter Text By Willem Steenkamp
LONG OUT OF PRINT This is an excellent tribute to the aircraft used by the South African Air Force. Colour pics throughout. We highly recommend this book.
Card Cover, Out of Print. $65 Shackleton 1722 A Visual Appreciation
In recognition of the cessation of her flying career in 2008, photographer Frank du Plessis has compiled a visual appreciation of the SAAF Museum's Avro Shackleton '1722' - the last airworthy Mk3 of this classic type. She is exquisitely captured both in the air, during one of her last sorties along the Cape coast on a superb summer's day, and on the ground. The book measures 280mm * 310mm and features a hardcover with a dust-jacket. 66 Pages. As it centres around high-quality gloss photographs with a varnish finish on matt-grey pages, text is limited to 7 pages of general background to the type's operational career.
This book was part of a very small print run of 200 copies and is now out of print.
Hard Cover, Colour Pics Throughout, Over Sized. $60 More Than Game 
A Salute To the South African Airforce LONG OUT OF PRINT Another excellent tribute to the aircraft used by the South African Air Force. Colour pics throughout. From the SABRE to the PILATUS....its all in this book. Hard Cover, 200 Pages, Out of Print, Over Sized. $75 The South African Air Force 
The Poster Book LONG OUT OF PRINT Colour Posters Throughout. Card Cover, Over Sized, Out of Print, Over Sized. $60 |
