Cassinga Day today.
 

35 Years ago a group of 367 South African paratroopers jumped into SWAPOs main base in Southern Angola. A daylong battle ensued ending with the entire base comprising several thousand soldiers surrendering to the paratroopers. The South Africans sustained 4 KIA and about 20 WIA. The enemy about 1000 KIA and five times that WIA. In addition, a column of 20 Cuban armor who came to the aid of the SWAPO camp were destroyed at the same time.
To the Cassinga paratroopers and those brave SWAPO soldiers who defended so well. May the 4th be with you.

:lifter Well done, Men.

Rasing one to you and your Mates !!!!!:lifter

May the FROTH be with you !!!!

Salud.......

I will tip one for them....

The life of a Paratrooper..... Well done Brothers, well done.

Bravo Zulu Paratroopers! Raising a glass of Colorado Ale in your honor.

I recently finished The Bleed by John Cronin. His time as a Selous Scout fascinated me. Since then, I started reading up on that AO, era and political climate because it came slightly before my time and I had no idea about any of it; which bothered the hell out of me. As my research and fascination continues, I can't help but be amazed by the Battle of Cassinga and how it turned out for the Parabats. Salud to those fine warriors!


Found this info as I've been digging (and want to pay respect to one of those that took these photos, Guymullins, well done, sir.):
Cassinga

The Drop

Pre and Post Strike Photos

I shot most of the colour photos in the Post Strike section DIY.

That is outstanding! I had no idea, sir. Had I known, I would've definitely paid credit where it was due. I came across some of that info as I've been researching on my own. It's one thing to read about someone that has been there, but quite another to have the chance to hear from them. Perhaps that's one reason I continue to be drawn to this site. The knowledge that can be learned out here is beyond fascination. Were you in Alpha, Bravo or Delta?

Outstanding stuff.

I was in A Coy, part of the attack group. You can see me under canopy , pulling down on the liftweb to avoid landing in the river.

That is awesome! :lifter