Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition 2008 South African Army to Invade City of Cape Town 16 – 21 September 2008

The South African Army is planning to invade City of Cape Town on 16 – 21 September 2008, when they will take part in the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition at Air Force Base Ysterplaat. The SA Army’s participation will be in the form of a static display and mobility track.

The visitors will be able to see and smell diesel and dust from the Rooikat, Olifant MK2 Main Battle Tank, the GV6 and the Gecko when they are in action during mobility track demonstration.

The static display will consist of inside and outside displays. For the first time visitors will see the Bateleur which will be part of the outside display. The outside display will also consist of Kameelpard, GV 5, Olifant MKII Main Battle Tank and Rooikat Armoured Car.

The inside display will consist of different display from the SA Army Formations. Visitors will be able to sharpen their shooting skills at our shooting simulators which will be part of our inside display. The SA Army Infantry Formation will display their new equipment, which includes SS7, Milan 3, and AGL to mention the few. Our engineering will display their mine equipment used during the demining in our peace support operations. Our dedicated communicators will be there to assist visitors with any information regarding the SA Army.

The paratroopers of 44 Parachute Regiment in Bloemfontein will display their advance static line skills by jumping into the arena. They will also give a fast rope demonstration where they will decent from Oryx helicopters.

Compiled by Lieutenant Colonel Mafi Mgobozi
SA Army Africa Aerospace and Defence Coordinator