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[WATCH] South African Air Force (SAAF) wows outside Makhado
The SAAF held its Roodewal capability demonstration at the weapon range outside Makhado on Thursday, 1 June.
POLOKWANE – South Africa’s top pilots showed off as the Roodewal capability demonstration proved the air force’s capabilities.
According to Jacaranda FM, the purpose of the demonstration was to showcase the Air Force’s combat readiness as well as its role in peace support operations.
*YouTube video via Jacaranda FM
Fighter and cargo planes as well as a variety of helicopters were heard overhead in mock combat as they blew up targets.
Jacaranda FM reports that this year’s spectators were treated to, not only the Gripen and Hawk aircraft, which were acquired during the controversial Arms Deal, but also the well-known Rooivalk and Oryx helicopters.
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