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	Disbanded SAAF Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Disbanded in December 1939, the squadron was reformed at AFB Waterkloof on 24 March 1941 with Hurricanes.
		The squadron was re-established on 8th Desember 1980 at AFB Ysterplaat with the transfer and renumbering of 'A' Flight, 15 Squadron from Swartkop, operating the Super Frelon and Puma.
		The squadron relocated to AFB Waterkloof in early 2000, wereafter it was disbanded.
	www.saairforce.co.za /squadronold.htm (4799 words)

	Test Flight and Development Centre SAAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The end result was that the Test Flight and Development Centre was officially established on 10 August 1975 at AFB Waterkloof.
		By 1979, the TFDC had grown large enough to merit the allocation of one of the hangar complexes at AFB Waterkloof, and in 1980 it established a satellite unit at Van Ryneveld Airfield in Upington to conduct weapons release tests.
		It is currently also assisting the Luftwaffe in the testing of the Taurus stand-off missile, for which two Panavia Tornado aircraft haved deployed a number of times to AFB Overberg from Germany with the help of a SAAF Boeing 707 aerial tanker.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Test_Flight_and_Development_Centre_SAAF (345 words)

	AFB Makhado - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation AFB Makhado (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		AFB Makhado - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation AFB Makhado.
		The base was officially opened on 14 October 1987 as AFB Louis Trichardt, but changed its name to match that of the nearby town on 7 November 2003.
		In the near future, 85 Combat Flying School will be re-locating to this base from its current base at AFB Hoedspruit.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/AFB-Makhado.html (183 words)

	AFB Waterkloof - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation AFB Waterkloof (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Air Force Base Waterkloof is an airbase of the South African Air Force.
		It is situated on the outskirts of Pretoria, and is the SAAF's busiest airbase.
		The base was officially opened on the 1st August 1938 as Waterkloof Air Station.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/AFB-Waterkloof.html (154 words)

	SAAF Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On 28 October 1999 the squadron was reactivated at AFB Bloemspruit to as an attack helicopter squadron, equipped with the new Rooivalk.
		The squadron is due to move to AFB Waterkloof in the near future.
		The unit was deactivated at AFB Pietersburg on 29th November 1992 to be moved to AFB Hoedspruit.
	www.saairforce.co.za /squadrons.htm (4530 words)

	Air Force Base Waterkloof
		The mandate as defined by AFB Waterkloof, includes the airports at Waterkloof and Swartkop.
		Single Point responsibility for the execution of command in the spirit of the SAAF Vision, Mission and Values.
		The implementation of the user system plan for AFB Waterkloof as provided by Level 3.
	www.af.mil.za /bases/afb_waterkloof/default.htm (238 words)

	Exercise Golden Eagle 2004 (South Africa) - Vayu Sena
		The detachment routed to AFB Hoedspruit, South Africa from Shanghumugham via Male (Maldives) and Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
		AFB Hoedspruit is South Africa's only airbase with 'hardened' hangars.
		IAF Mirages were part of the air display at the Africa Aerospace and Defence 2004 exhibition held at AFB Waterkloof from 20-24 September.
	vayu-sena.tripod.com /exercise-golden-eagle.html (1610 words)

	The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		However, this all changed on 12 January 2006 when it was reported that the ongoing problems being experienced at AFB Waterkloof have been exacerbated by the inclement weather over the past six weeks.
		AAD management, suspecting the non-availability of AFB Waterkloof since November 2005, undertook a due diligence on all the venues in Gauteng that could possibly host the exhibition.
		The representatives were impressed by the infrastructural state of AFB Ysterplaat, as well as the atmosphere and opportunities for AAD and its exhibitors in Cape Town.
	www.caasa.co.za /newsletterjan06.html (4087 words)

	Normal goods . Giffen good
		It is easier to find Giffen effects where the number of goods available is limited, as in an experimental economy: DeGrandpre et al 1993 provide...
		Waterkloof is an airbase of the South African Air Force.
		It is situated on the outskirts of Pretoria, and is the SAAF s busiest airbase.
	www.uk.kunsimuna.net /Normal_goods_UK_195911_zh (223 words)

	The Herald : News
		One pilot — Colonel Jeff Earle, of the SA Air Force Reserve — suffered minor injuries, but the civilian pilots of the other plane were unhurt.
		On Saturday the huge crowd at AFB Waterkloof watched in horror as two parachutists were injured during a low-level paradrop display.
		One of the parabats injured, Private S D Magidela, was in the high care unit of 1 Military Hospital yesterday with back injuries while the second, Pte T H Mdleleni, was released after treatment.
	www.theherald.co.za /herald/2002/09/23/news/n03_23092002.htm (432 words)

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		The acting commander that was there for December 2004 until Januaury 2005, as well as the outgoing commander passed the application backwards and forwards amongst themselves and neither was interested in filling out the necessary application forms to forward to AFB Waterkloof for approval.
		The new commander has indicated that he is not familiar with the procedures and that there is not enough time left to obtain permission from Waterkloof.
		To add to it all the officer commanding Waterkloof who is the one to give approval is also a new person in charge.
	www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=8513327&postID=110923364265518135 (340 words)

	Lancer's history
		B-1B 86-0094 of the 37th Bomb Squadron suffered a mishap at Ellsworth AFB on October 22nd 2000, when a faulty fuel pump caused fuel to migrate from the forward section to the aft section of the aircraft, thus exceeding c.g.
		They were 86-0103 and 86-0135 from the 7th BW at Dyess AFB, and 86-0121 and 86-0139 from the 366th Wing at Mountain Home AFB.
		A B-1B from the 419th Test Squadron at Edwards AFB began a new round of electronic warfare testing in the Benefield Anechoic Facility in mid-October 2001.
	www.fortunecity.com /tatooine/leguin/643/web_tree/B-1/html/hist_4.html (1501 words)

	Arthur Piercy and Project Dreamwings - About Me
		In 1979 I was sent to AFB Pietersburg for Impala OTC (Operational Training Course) after which I was posted to 5 Squadron based at AFB Durban.
		In 1983 I was privileged to be sent on Mirage Course which was once again at AFB Pietersburg.
		In January 1984 I was sent to 3 Squadron at AFB Waterkloof.
	www.piercy.co.za /about_me.htm (509 words)

	Squadron 41
		In January 1963 the Squadron was reformed as an army co-operation unit, based at Potchefstroom operating Auser and Cessna 185 aircraft.
		During October 1968 41 Squadron was incorporated into SAAF and was based at AFB Swartkop.
		41 Squadron was officially welcomed at AFB Waterkloof on 7 May 1991.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/rsa/sqn-41.htm (266 words)

	AFB Waterkloof sport award
		In his speech with regard to these sporting activities, Brig Gen Mbambo, the Officer Commanding of AFB Waterkloof, even remarked that the year 2005 has been, indeed, the year where AFB Waterkloof excelled in sport.
		There were, however, several victories on this day as Lt Col Henning became the winner, while sergeant Major van Dyk (Bowling) was made a Runner Up in Sport Type of the Year.
		The Physical Training and Sports Recreation Officer at AFB Waterkloof, Maj Yolandi Rautenbach also presented awards to Lt Col W. Dillman and Pam Du Plessis for Physical Training Sports and Recreation Support and Supply Office, Maj Y. Rautenbach and Corporal T. Van Tonder for Physical Training Sports and Recreation Office.
	www.af.mil.za /NEWS/2006/015.htm (323 words)

	Air Force Helps to Keep Injured Raptors Flying. (25 June, 1997) - WildNet Africa - News File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Injured raptors were given a new lease on life by the South African Air Force, who cleaned out an unused cage for the winged predators to ensure their continued survival.
		A Cape eagle owl, five spotted eagle owls and two fl-shouldered kites were moved from crowded conditions at the Wings in Need bird hospital to an old falconry cage at Air Force Base Waterkloof this week.
		AFB Waterkloof was not using the outdated falconry cage and revamped it for the birds of prey as part of SAAF’s commitment to environmental protection, said SAAF media liaison officer Captain Nomsa Khumalo.
	www.wildcare.org.za /bushcraft/dailynews/1997archive_2/archive_19970625_airforce.html (397 words)

	South Africa - Air Force Equipment
		The squadron was reactivated with Cheetah aircraft at AFB Louis Trichardt in 1993, however.
		The SAAF’s new Reaction Force was established at AFB Waterkloof in 1990.
		The relocated SAAF Museum at AFB Swartkop was officially opened by the Chief of the Air Force in 1993.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/rsa/saaf-history.htm (8009 words)

	23 yr War in Namibia and 13 yr Angolan war
		Unita (the pro-western faction) was now supported only to the extent of ensuring that the MPLA and Cuba could not establish bases in the bottom 1/3 rd. of Angola and also so that SWAPO did not establish bases in southern Angola from which to launch incursions into Namibia.
		The jet squadrons of AFB Waterkloof (where I was stationed) saw their first major action (since the Korean war) at Cassinga in Angola.
		AFB Waterkloof's large transport crews showed exceptional skill and bravery by landing in impossibly small airstrips, hacked out of the bush - in the pitch fl of an African night.
	www.sweety.com /wars.htm (2517 words)

	Gripen Team in South Africa
		The Gripen team are proud to be supporting the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Air Show, being staged at the Waterkloof Air Base, near Pretoria, in South Africa.
		Two Gripen supersonic, swing-role fighters are appearing at the show, one for the daily air displays and one on static display, which are being supported by a comprehensive support team from Gripen International and Saab, including three Gripen test pilots, together with technical and ground support staff.
		In an exclusive photoshoot undertaken on 19 September, we are pleased to show Gripen in action over AFB Waterkloof and Pretoria, together with some other images from the AAD show.
	www.gripen.com /5.1552b76fa5f3697bd7fff3913.html (105 words)

	USAFE News Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The aircraft is on display for the air show at Air Force Base Waterkloof, South Africa, in conjunction with a South African medical evacuation exercise, displayed alongside other aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
		AIR FORCE BASE WATERKLOOF, South Africa (USAFENS) -- Even with more than 60 nations represented on the flightline and in hangars at the South African Aerospace Defense Exhibition here, the most recognizable tail art easily goes to the 185th Airlift Squadron from the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 137th Airlift Wing.
		For the visitors to AFB Waterkloof, the big Indian Chief could well be a photographic highlight of the show.
	www.usafe.af.mil /news/news02/uns02381.htm (544 words)

	South African Air Force Internet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On 14 October 2005 the Pretoria Branch of the SAAF Association held their diamond jubilee banquet at the AFB Waterkloof officers mess.
		The evening started with a sherry and sparkling orange cocktail in hand, while guests listened to the soothing sounds of the SAAF band’s brass ensemble, and the pipes and drums of the SAMHS in their traditional Scottish outfits.....
		Even though the heat was somewhat uncomfortable, he was all smiles as he stepped out of this originally French-built aircraft.....
	www.af.mil.za (492 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		SA needs larger transport aircraft to support its troops deployed in peacekeeping elsewhere in Africa.
		At present, these deployments are supported using Russian civilian Il-76s, flying from Waterkloof AFB (Waterkloof literally means Ravina d'água in Portuguese).
		They fly at night to take advantage of the cooler air to lift heavier cargoes.
	www.defesanet.com.br /tecno/a400msa (440 words)

	Sunday Times - South Africa's best selling newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		These assurances come as a result of the recent aircraft crash at an air show in the Ukraine in which 83 people were killed.
		AAD flight director Colonel Tobie du Toit of the South African Air Force is responsible for flight safety measures.
		"It is the second time the event has been held and the previous event in 2000, which was also hosted at AFB Waterkloof, saw more than 100 000 visitors pass through its gates.
	www.sundaytimes.co.za /2002/09/15/business/surveys/survey59.asp (724 words)

	IVAO - Military Clearance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On logging in, Pilots to submit flightplans from their current airfield to Waterkloof AFB.
		They will also have to report to FAJS_CTR that they are participating in the Spes Ops and that they are on standby at their respective airfields to react on a possible interception.
		All pilots on registering, will be briefed on their Call Signs and if ATC detect any intruding aircraft that does not respond to ATC, ATC must scramble aircraft from the nearest AFB to intercept these intruding aircraft.
	www.ivao.org /specops/clearances/18ZA0124.asp (242 words)

	TWD #1
		Just days before Christmas in 1975 (Summer holidays in South Africa) a small window of opportunity was created and there was a lull in the fighting to give the diplomats some time to try to negotiate an end to the war - and we all know how efficient bureaucrats are, especially over Christmas !
		AFB Waterkloof returned from it's noisy 24 hour a day state of war to a more normal state.
		Suddenly Christmas carols were being broadcast over the base PA system and I realized I had an opportunity to at least try to meet up with Jennifer again.
	www.sweety.com /romance0.htm (2179 words)

	About TFDC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		From very modest beginnings, Test Flight and Development Centre was officially established on 10 August 1975 at Air Force Base Waterkloof, Pretoria with a satellite unit based at Upington.
		We have also successfully hosted both the Empire Test Pilot School and the United States Navy Test Pilot School in conducting previews on the Oryx helicopter.
		During the period that TFDC was stationed at AFB Waterkloof it had a satellite unit stationed at Upington.
	www.tfdc.co.za /units/tfdc/history/history.htm (425 words)

	FAWK - Waterkloof AFB, ZA - Airport - Great Circle Mapper
		FAWK - Waterkloof AFB, ZA - Airport - Great Circle Mapper
		This information may not be accurate or current and is not valid for navigation or flight planning.
		Please see credits for attribution and copyright information.
	gc.kls2.com /airport/FAWK (78 words)

	Norval Family
		This site is intended to be a comunity for all people with surname Norval, or any spelling thereof to submit their ideas or information so that it may be published on these pages.
		I spent many years in the SA Airforce at 3 Squadron AFB Waterkloof and would love to contact the people that worked there with me.
		If you would like to add a link to this page all you do is contact me and I will add it to the scrolling bar on the left.
	www.norval-family.co.za (120 words)

	Forum 163130
		Regarding my Oryx conversion kit, I have had a set back over the past couple of years.
		Yes I am still working on it and as of last October (Dexa Defence Expo at Waterkloof AFB)the SAAF have made a few modifications which I feel are worth adding.
		I have also had to make some mods to certain parts to make then easier to cast.
	www.network54.com /Forum/thread?forumid=163130&messageid=1109676406 (370 words)

	Arthur Piercy
		It was indeed a great occasion and "dad" flew her like a star, despite the fact that Arthur, sitting at the instructor's station, had dished up a cocktail of bad weather and failures just to add some extra excitement.
		Arthur had insisted all day that we allow him to land the airplane at Waterkloof air-force base in Pretoria where she was based prior to the war.
		He landed on runway 01 and after shutdown patted the airplane and quietly said, "There you go 206, I finally brought you home"
	www.dooley.co.za /arthur_piercy.htm (470 words)

	Kim Helfrich Column - WildNet Africa - Column News File - Kim Helfrich - 12 June 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		"This plan does not unduly restrict the military by making regulatory compliance an unnecessary burden, but opens doors to opportunities of co-operative governance for the environment saving money for re-allocation to operational priorities in defence as well as other national objectives," he said at the awards ceremony at AFB Waterkloof in Centurion.
		This base was presented with three runners-up awards - ecological management, base environmental management and environmental education and training - for which Officer commanding Brigadier-General Rod Penhall had nothing but praise for his small team and an environmental officer and two NCOs.
		South Africa - the only country on the continent to have published a series of Red Data Books to identify threatened species - will in September look at updating existing Red Data Books to confirm with IUCN (the International Union of Nature Conservation Organisations) standards.
	www.wildcare.org.za /bushcraft/columns/helfrich/20010612.html (1449 words)

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