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 South African stamps used on flight cover in South West Africa - Windhoek via Cape Town to Jhb - 15 May 1957

 South African Veterans Regiments shoulder title used in German West Africa campaign

South African Corps of Military Police (SACMP) 1940-1958 The South African Corps of Military Police saw service in North Africa and Italy. They also played an important role in  the South West Africa/Angola campaign.        Please also note that  Axis Militaria   will be closing their auctions from 19:00 pm to 20:00 pm Sunday Night. (SAST, GMT+2)   

  South African War Machine: Helmoed-Romer Heitman Publisher: Central News Agency Edition: First Edition 1985 Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket ISBN: 0 620 07442 6 Pages: 192     Extra Information Condition – Excellent Language: English.   Profusely illustrated with black & white and colour photographs   A description of the South Africa 's armed forces, outlining their roles in the two World Wars and in Korea and explaining how this background has contributed to the unique make-up of South Africa 's defence forces today. The weapons, organisation and training of each of the South African armed services are fully described with sections on elite formations like 1 Reconnaissance Commando and 44 Parachute Brigade and the special techniques they have developed. The campaigns in South West Africa (Namibia) against the SWAPO guerrillas are fully described as are the various operations in Angola from the initial South African involvement in 1975.   Please note that we refer the right to close our auctions at any time Please refer to all images for condition, as this form an integral part of the description Payment to be processed within 2 days of auction closing Item will be posted on the first Saturday following receipt of payment. We are not responsible for damages to or loss of items once posted The item is second hand and sold as such with no warranty or guarantee implied, expressed or given. Regretfully, no buyers from outside the borders of South Africa

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A VERY RARE PHOTO ALBUM to A  South African born pilot who flew for the RFC and was killed in aerial battle flying for 27 Squadron in a DH9 D469 over Dormans on the 16th July 1918. He was Lt H G S Phipson.He is buried at Dormans French National Cemetery  The photo album starts with the German East African Campaign,goes onto the German South West campaign then the South African troops on board ships going to the UK and France. It then has flying photos till the end.Almost all have handwritten descriptions.Some are faded with time.There is also a great portrait of him wearing his RFC uniform with pilot wings. A rare lot to a South African hero. 141 photos in black and white and 1 studio portrait   

1985. First edition. Hard cover with dust cover, 192 p ages. Large size. Very good condition. Tippex mark and book dealer's stamp on front endpaper. Over 1kg. Profusely illustrated.This book briefly describes the history of South Africa's armed forces, outlining their roles in the two World Wars and in Korea and explaining how this background has contributed to the unique make-up of South Africa's defence forces today. The weapons, organisation and training of each of the South African armed services are fully described with sections on elite formations like 1 Reconnaissance Commando and 44 Parachute Brigade and the special techniques they have developed. The campaigns in South West Africa (Namibia) against the SWAPO guerrillas are fully described as are the various operations in Angola from the initial South African involvement in 1975.

1985. First edition. Hard cover with dust cover, 192 p ages. Large size. Very good condition. Over 1kg. Profusely illustrated.This book briefly describes the history of South Africa's armed forces, outlining their roles in the two World Wars and in Korea and explaining how this background has contributed to the unique make-up of South Africa's defence forces today. The weapons, organisation and training of each of the South African armed services are fully described with sections on elite formations like 1 Reconnaissance Commando and 44 Parachute Brigade and the special techniques they have developed. The campaigns in South West Africa (Namibia) against the SWAPO guerrillas are fully described as are the various operations in Angola from the initial South African involvement in 1975.

1985. First edition. Hard cover with dust cover, 192 p ages. Large size. Very good condition. Slight wear and tear on cover. Over 1kg. Profusely illustrated.This book briefly describes the history of South Africa's armed forces, outlining their roles in the two World Wars and in Korea and explaining how this background has contributed to the unique make-up of South Africa's defence forces today. The weapons, organisation and training of each of the South African armed services are fully described with sections on elite formations like 1 Reconnaissance Commando and 44 Parachute Brigade and the special techniques they have developed. The campaigns in South West Africa (Namibia) against the SWAPO guerrillas are fully described as are the various operations in Angola from the initial South African involvement in 1975.

    Gerald L'Ange Urgent Imperial Service Ashanti 1991, first edition, hard cover, illustrations, 352 pages, original dust jacket   in excellent second-hand condition       Buy bulk to save on postage. Kindly have a look to my related books on Africana, South West Africa (Südwestafrika, Suid-Wes Afrika), SWA, DOA, German East Africa, ZAR, Anglo-Boer War, Border War (grensoorlog), Germany (Deutsches Reich), Colonies, Paul Kruger, Jan Smuts, Eugene Terre'Blanche, AWB, HNP, National Party, vryheidsoorlog, Rhodesia, Verwoerd, Angola, Bataljoen 32, SADF, Koevoet, Bushmen, Recce, Legion, Pik Botha PW, Viljoen, Weermag, Cuba, Paratroopers, Panzer, Cheetah, Olifant, SWAPO, terrorists, elite forces, Army, BBB

1990 first edition very large hardcover with dust jacket and 242 pages in very neat condition.  R60 postage in SA. Includes Defence Force, SA army, air force, navy, medical service, special forces, Armscor, insurgency and counterinsurgency in South West Africa, intervention in Angola, blunting the "spear of the nation".

    Maxwell Leigh Captives Courageous   Johannesburg 1992, first edition, hard cover, illustrations, 332 pages, original dust jacket, dedication on first free page, otherwise in very fine antiquarian preservation     Buy bulk to save on postage. Kindly have a look to my related books on Africana, South West Africa (Südwestafrika, Suid-Wes Afrika), SWA, DOA, German East Africa, ZAR, Anglo-Boer War, Border War (grensoorlog), Germany (Deutsches Reich), Colonies, Paul Kruger, Jan Smuts, Eugene Terre'Blanche, AWB, HNP, National Party, vryheidsoorlog, Rhodesia, Verwoerd, Angola, Bataljoen 32, SADF, Koevoet, Bushmen, Recce, Legion, Pik Botha PW, Viljoen, Weermag, Cuba, Paratroopers, Panzer, Cheetah, Olifant, SWAPO, terrorists, elite forces, Army, BBB

1990 first edition very large hardcover with dust jacket and 242 pages in very neat condition.  R65 postage in SA. Includes Defence Force, SA army, air force, navy, medical service, special forces, Armscor, insurgency and counterinsurgency in South West Africa, intervention in Angola, blunting the "spear of the nation".