From Fledgling to Eagle: The South African Air Force During the Border War

Chronicles the evolution of the SAAF in the 'Border War' that raged in Angola and South West Africa (Namibia) from 1966 to 1989, covering all the major South African defence force (SADF) operations from Omgulumbashe to the 'April Fools' Day war' in 1989. Dick Lord, who writes in a 'from the cockpit' style, has drawn on his own first-hand operational reports and diaries, incorporating anecdotes from dozens of aviators from a wide variety of squadrons - Buccaneers, Canberras, Mirages, Bosboks, C-160s and -130s and helicopters.

Hardcover. English. 30 Degrees South Publishers. 2008. ISBN: 9781920143305. 528pp. Good condition, however the exterior of the top of the spine is slightly damaged (blue cloth scraped) with inside of dw also similarly bruised.  Book No: 27938/1001536