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Two Russian Tu-160 Strategic Bombers Have Just Landed in South Africa For The First Time

October 23, 2019 David Cenciotti

Two Tu-160 Blackjack bombers landed at AFB Waterkloof earlier today. It’s the “White Swan” first visit to the African continent. On Oct. 23, 2019, two Russian Air Force Tu-160s bombers arrived in South Africa for […]

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Russian Air Force Tu-160 Strategic Bombers To Make Unprecedented Visit To South Africa

October 21, 2019 David Cenciotti

Two Russian Blackjacks to make the type’s first ever visit to Africa. On Oct. 22, 2019, two Russian Tu-160 Blackjack bombers will land at Air Force Base Waterkloof in what is the first known visit […]

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Incredible Video Shows SAAF Gripen During Night-Time Flare Launch Over a Cape Town Beach

February 25, 2019 David Cenciotti

This is a really rare footage from South Africa. Ever wondered what is like when you are flying in a Gripen at night and your wingman ignites the afterburner and then start releasing flares? Well, […]

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Lion Effort 2012: the biggest Gripen exercise to date (with South African Air Force planes for the first time in Europe)

April 6, 2012 David Cenciotti

Update Apr. 6, 2012 23.15 GMT Taking place in Sweden from Mar. 27 to Apr. 5, 2012, Lion Effort 2012 was the biggest Gripen exercise ever held. All five Saab Gripen operators took part to […]

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