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Swartkop AFB South Africa

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Hi

Just back from a visit to Krugar NP , on the way back to Johannesburg made a short visit to the museum at Swartkop AFB.

There where some choppers active and a couple of herks delivering some troops.

Some choppers over the platform
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Rooivalk 680
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BK117 387
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C-130E 401
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A full report will be on our website soon

Thanks for looking.

Regards Ronald.

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Re: Swartkop AFB South Africa

Post by Bennie »

Nice images Ronald... I think however that the BK117 has 387 and not 367 as serial!!
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Yep , you are right. It was a long flight back :oops:
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Nice ones! Brings back some nice memories... :D
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Ronald,

Great pics! The reason for the activity was an airshow at nearby Waterkloof AFB.

In the states now, will try to find time to post some pics when I am back home. Highlights included formation with Mirage F1/Gripen/Hawk/Vampire, Ilyushin IL-76 in formation with 2x SAAF Harks, USAF HC-130N display etc.

All the best, Michael
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