Operation "Protea" - Angola vs South Africa 1981 -- tanks were ?!

[EpoletovSPR]

Please, help, who knows.
Were at South Africa Forces tank in operation ?!
There is not exact, doubtful information on it.

We do new scenario ...

[troopie]

No tanks were used by the South Africans. Eland 60 and 90 armoured cars, mechanised infantry and medium artillery, but no tanks.

troopie

[EpoletovSPR]

Thanks !

[shahadi]

I've used this Web site before, "61 Mech Battalion Group Veterans Association," if you have not visited the site, please do as they are socked with information on the period you're concerned. At the bottom of the page there is a link to Operation Protea. You can safely say 61 Mech did not use tanks during Operation Protea. 2 SSB, Special Services Battalion units drove armored cars.

Looking forward to your scenario!

Have fun.

[EpoletovSPR]

Thanks, shahadi !

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The airport in the city Ongiva was earth in 1981 ?

Will be scenario about airport assault: 1 Co SAI vs 300 soldier Angola.

If there is a useful information - ask to help.

[shahadi]

Originally Posted by EpoletovSPR

Thanks, shahadi !

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The airport in the city Ongiva was earth in 1981 ?

Will be scenario about airport assault: 1 Co SAI vs 300 soldier Angola.

If there is a useful information - ask to help.

From reports at Airlines.net, from aircraft crash data, from airline schedules as early as 1991, and from the fact that the Soviets flew in supplies, I would say this airport was paved in 1981.

From other accounts of the battle you could include a platoon of Ratels, mech infantry from 61 Mech as they supported the SAI at the airport.

A minor point, but there were Soviet advisors at the battle supporting SWAPO/FAPLA forces.

Looking forward to your scenario.

[EpoletovSPR]

Work proceeds ...
Here map for the created scenario:

Map Onjiva, Angola (1981) 100x60