1976: Basic Parachute Jumping Course 7609 V Phase II
Rooiplaas representatives at St Andrews School Remembrance Day, Bloemfontein, 12 November 2021
Remembrance Day, 11 November
South Africa Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919,[1] the day is also marked by war remembrances […]
Para-Sapper Reunion, Naboomspruit, 5-6 November 2021
Tucked away in the Bushveld, a tranquil gem of a hide-away called Diamond Creek Bush Lodge played host to the first-ever Para-Sapper Reunion held on 5 & 6 November 2021. A group of para-sappers, many of whom had not seen each other for decades, had to privilege of reconnecting and reminiscing on their mutual and […]
1975: Basic Parachute Jumping Course 7505 Phase 2
1975: Basic Parachute Jumping Course 7501 Phase 11
International Terrorism in the New Millenium – an evening with Johan Raath – (ex-Recce SA Special forces). 15 October 2021. Hosted by Rooiplaas, Bloemfontein.
A write-up on the 60th Birthday of 1 Para Bn at Rooiplaas Function Venue, Bloemfontein on 5-6 June 2021.
Written by Eeben Barlow. (http://parabat.org.za/wp-content/PVOapp/BATCHAT_SEPT_21.pdf)
Russel Geldenhuys – “Harde val toe 2 valskerms faal” (Die Volksblad, 1979)
MACH LOOP HERCULES FORMATION
Four United States Air Force MC130s from RAF Mildenhall Flew into Wales for some low level tactical formation flying. Posted by Dafydd Phillips – https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=SEhcyvQic2s
