Vlamgat - The Story of the Mirage F1 in the South African Air Force (Paperback)

Vlamgat, literally 'flaming hole' in Afrikaans, was the nickname the South African Air Force (SAAF) gave to the Mirage F1, its formidable frontline jet fighter during South Africa's long 'border wars' in South West Africa (Namibia) and Angola from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. Battling Soviet MiG-21s over African skies, the Vlammies, the Mirage pilots as they were affectionately known, acquitted themselves with distinction and honour. Vlamgat is a gripping account of these pilots and their deeds of bravery; their experiences are authentically related with accuracy, humour and pathos - by the author, himself a Vlammie. As Willem Hechter, former Chief of the SAAF, says: "Vlamgat deserves a place of pride in the long history of this, the second oldest air force in the world."

General

Imprint:	30 Degrees South Publishers
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	October 2008
Authors:	Brig-Gen Dick Lord
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	316
ISBN-13:	978-1-920143-36-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Air forces & warfare Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Aircraft: general interest Books > Humanities > History > African history > General Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military vehicles Books > History > African history > General Books > Local Author Showcase > Politics
LSN:	1-920143-36-X
Barcode:	9781920143367

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