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Operation Protea

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Operation Protea was a military operation during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War in which South African Defence Forces (SADF) destroyed a number of South West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) bases in Angola. [1]

37 relations: Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma, August 1981, Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, Charles Lloyd (South Africa), Cuban intervention in Angola, Eland Mk7, History of South Africa, History of the South African Air Force, Honoris Crux Silver, IAI Scout, Israel–South Africa relations, Johannesburg Regiment, List of military operations, List of operations of the South African Border War, Operation Daisy, Operation Klipklop, Operation Konyn, Operation Mebos, Operation Reindeer, Ratel IFV, Regiment University of Witwatersrand, South African Air Force, South African Irish Regiment, Southern Africa Medal, Transvaal Horse Artillery, UAV-related events, Xangongo, 1 South African Infantry Battalion, 1981, 1981 in South Africa, 2K12 Kub, 4 Artillery Regiment (South Africa), 42 Squadron SAAF, 44 Parachute Brigade (South Africa), 6 South African Infantry Battalion, 61 Mechanised Battalion Group, 8 South African Infantry Battalion.

Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma

The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter.

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August 1981

The following events occurred in August 1981.

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Battle of Cuito Cuanavale

The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale in 1987-88 was a crucial event of the Angolan Civil War and the South African Border War.

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Charles Lloyd (South Africa)

Lieutenant General Charles Lloyd was a General Officer in the South African Army.

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Cuban intervention in Angola

In November 1975, on the eve of Angola's independence, Cuba launched a large-scale military intervention in support of the leftist People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) against United States-backed interventions by South Africa and Zaire in support of two right-wing independence movements competing for power in the country, the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA).

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Eland Mk7

The Eland is an air portable light armoured car based on the Panhard AML.

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History of South Africa

The first humans are believed to have inhabited South Africa more than 100,000 years ago.

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History of the South African Air Force

The History of the South African Air Force spans the First World War, Rand Rebellion of 1922, the Second World War, the Korean War, the South African Border War, and varied peacekeeping operations since 1994.

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Honoris Crux Silver

The Honoris Crux Silver (Silver Cross of Honour), post-nominal letters HCS, is a military decoration for bravery which was instituted by the Republic of South Africa on 1 July 1975.

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IAI Scout

The IAI Scout (known in Israel under its Hebrew name זהבן - "Oriole") is a reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle developed in Israel in the 1970s by Israel Aircraft Industries as a competitor to the Tadiran Mastiff.

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Israel–South Africa relations

Israel–South Africa relations refer to the current and historic relationship between the Republic of South Africa and the State of Israel.

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Johannesburg Regiment

The Johannesburg Regiment is an infantry regiment of the South African Army.

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List of military operations

This is a list of missions, operations, and projects.

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List of operations of the South African Border War

This List of operations of the South African Border War details the military operations conducted by the South African Defence Force during the South African Border War.

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Operation Daisy

Operation Daisy was a military operation conducted from November 1–20, 1981 by the South African Defence Force and South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) in Angola during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War.

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Operation Klipklop

Operation Klipklop occurred during the South African Border War between the Republic of South Africa and SWAPO.

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Operation Konyn

Operation Konyn (Operation Rabbit) was a military operation by the South African Defence Force during the South African Border War and Angolan Civil War.

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Operation Mebos

Operation Mebos occurred during July and August 1982 with the objective of attacking SWAPO's People's Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN) bases and new regional headquarters in Southern Angola by the South African Defence Force (SADF) based in South West Africa/Namibia.

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Operation Reindeer

Operation Reindeer, which began on 4 May 1978, was South Africa's second major military operation in Angola, carried out under the Apartheid regime, the first being Operation Savannah.

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Ratel IFV

The Ratel is a South African infantry fighting vehicle.

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Regiment University of Witwatersrand

Regiment University of Witwatersrand was an artillery regiment of the South African Army.

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South African Air Force

The South African Air Force (SAAF) is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria.

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South African Irish Regiment

The South African Irish Regiment is an infantry regiment of the South African Army.

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Southern Africa Medal

The Southern Africa Medal is a military campaign medal which was instituted by the Republic of South Africa in 1987.

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Transvaal Horse Artillery

The Transvaal Horse Artillery (usually abbreviated to THA) is an artillery regiment of the South African Army.

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UAV-related events

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones have frequently been involved in military operations.

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Xangongo

Xangongo is a town and commune in the municipality of Ombadja, province of Cunene, Angola.

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1 South African Infantry Battalion

1 South African Infantry Battalion is a mechanized infantry unit of the South African Army.

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1981

No description.

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1981 in South Africa

The following lists events that happened during 1981 in South Africa.

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2K12 Kub

The 2K12 "Kub" (2К12 "Куб"; cube) (NATO reporting name: SA-6 "Gainful") mobile surface-to-air missile system is a Soviet low to medium-level air defence system designed to protect ground forces from air attack.

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4 Artillery Regiment (South Africa)

4 Artillery Regiment is based at Potchefstroom, responsible for the training of soldiers allotted to Field and Medium Artillery.

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42 Squadron SAAF

42 Squadron SAAF is a disbanded squadron of the South African Air Force, active from 1945–2000.

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44 Parachute Brigade (South Africa)

44 Parachute Brigade was a parachute infantry brigade of the South African Army.

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6 South African Infantry Battalion

6 South African Infantry Battalion is an air assault infantry unit of the South African Army.

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61 Mechanised Battalion Group

61 Mechanised Battalion Group was a unit of the South African Infantry Corps; although it was classed as mechanized infantry, it was a combined arms force consisting of infantry, armour and artillery.

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8 South African Infantry Battalion

8 South African Infantry Battalion is a mechanized infantry unit of the South African Army.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Protea

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