South African Air Force

[@markjennings4079]

Awesome footage, Glen. The South African Air Force had an illustriuous history... the second longest in years of operation to the Royal Air Force. The SAAF played a valuable role in WW2, including the incredibly intricate Warsaw Airlift. They played a role in the Korean War. I remember all the aircraft in this showreel, and more. One of the proudest moments for me was when all the passengers on the sinking Oceanos were saved by SAAF helicopters. I remember too when many Mozambiquans were saved from hurricane floods by the SAAF. Sadly, these days the capabilities are a fraction of what they were. Oh well!

[@gerhardtnell5541]

Very valuable footage. Loved it.

[@CTLive]

Thanx for your support... would you perhaps know which Shack is in this film?

[@JohanDuPlessis-i6q]

Did my apprentice ship in the air force and worked on them all from vampire s up to mirages where has those years gone memories

[@alandesouzacruz5124]

Very cool footage

[@HennieHugo]

Very nice footage - brings back a lot of memories. I always feel sorry for those responsible for the building and maintenance of runways. They are never mentioned, although they play an extremely important role

[@paulshaw3882]

My father worked at Ysterplaat airbase for many years. The dedication to quality work, ensuring reliable machines saved so many lives. And after going to school in the area I could soon tell the craft by the sound of it's engine.

[@johanvandijkhorst6126]

Sjoe. Verlang ek na al daai mooi ou vliegtuie.

[@arnostijlen]

How times have changed! The once proud blue castle livery!! I am a proud ex SAAF member during the golden years!

[@glynisholloway4949]

Wonderful to see. Thank you. Dankie

[@johnbeck2042]

Wonderful memories of a time long since passed! What has happened to our once illustrious Army, Air Force and Maritime Forces? How very sad for we loyal South Africans! I am 81 years young.

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

I remember seeing inside a Waterkloof hanger many Sabres in 1979. Never saw them fly.

[@Tania12317]

Did SAAF have all that ? Very interesting historical footage. Never to be seen again, sad !

[@CTLive]

and more...thanks for supporting the channel.

[@Tania12317]

@CTLive Thank you. Heart sore but need to move on to reality...

[@chrisb8362]

And look at our defense force today! Can't be compared.

[@MattBaker-u5u]

Yea yall handed over the country mos...

[@samoosthuizen2487]

Saw that vampire at the 2011 Airshow

[@Getouttahere78]

Harvard's and Vampire's ‼️ Wish I was that young again 😔

[@AdventuresWithSteven]

Both my parents were at langebaan. Dad was a mech on the puma helis and i didnt know what my mom did

[@Andrewmc-v3x]

Just finished book LZ Hot about Pilot flying Puma Choppers, What training or qualifications did a Flight Engineer on Choppers do eg did they do a trade and then go to Choppers

[@Not_sheeple]

From an Air Force....... to a flying circus!

[@TheodoreAndor]

Stem 100%

[@TheodoreAndor]

​@@JohnSmith-ei2pz i am from SA it was ours

[@Not_sheeple]

@@JohnSmith-ei2pz Indeed the SAAF.....on all fronts.

[@alanvanveen3097]

​@JohnSmith-ei2pz nothing to do with the RAF

[@alanvanveen3097]

​@JohnSmith-ei2pz i have no expeirence of the RAF, but what does this have to do with a video about the SAAF? Or did u mean something completely different? White feather se gat, whatever u mean by that.

[@ninkieboo3476]

Sailor Malan was an ace during WW 2. He came back and started the Torch commando.

[@user-ct3ml6iu4n]

I tried to get into the airforce on a few occasions and they wouldn't allow me, dreams gone down the drain

[@DanieOlwage-ng6nc]

Toe ons soewerein was en dinge gewerk het.

[@Trouble-p3t]

Die vlieëniers word nou in Kuba opgelei.

[@Trouble-p3t]

Daai wit offisiere en onder offisiere was trots op hul werk en die SALM. Professionele soldate. Maar vandag......

[@MattBaker-u5u]

So proud that they handed over the country? Joe poes man

[@goodbarbenie5477]

Now unfortunately it's not the proud outstanding Air force we once knew... It's now become All Air with no Force...😢😮😢. Can't afford the maintenance and flying skills of yesteryear... Absolutely Pathetic.🤢