This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. SAAF Museum AM-3C Bosbok 920 Image by Asylumkid This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about SAAF Museum AM-3C Bosbok 920 – Port Elizabeth
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SAAF Museum Impala Mk II 1037 – Port Elizabeth
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A SAAF Hawk Mk 120 doing a 450 knot initial at FAPE/PLZ (Port Elizabeth Airport, South Africa)
A MyPE.co.za 'Port Elizabeth Airport' selected video for you: A BAe Systems Hawk Mk 120 doing a plus minus 450 knot initial down runway 26 at FAPE/PLZ (Port Elizabeth Airport, South Africa). Click HERE to find more 'Port Elizabeth Airport' videos. These videos are automatically selected based on youTube keywords - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE YouTube Channel | More PE … [Read more...] about A SAAF Hawk Mk 120 doing a 450 knot initial at FAPE/PLZ (Port Elizabeth Airport, South Africa)
Spitfire and Oxford Restorations continue apace
The PE SAAF Museum have a number of restoration projects underway. Volunteers give of their time, expertise and material as they restore these old flying machines. Don Bell writes: The full size model of the Supermarine Spitfire MK-IX is streaming ahead speedily as can be seen from the images. Rob Triblehorn and his faithful "hand-langers" have dedicated their time intensely in the last couple of months due to a generous financial donation. The main wing structures are complete with … [Read more...] about Spitfire and Oxford Restorations continue apace
Armourers Anonymous raising funds for PE SAAF Museum displays
Armourers Anonymous, a unique book written by Willie Burger and Boff van Zyl, available in English & Afrikaans is now on sale from the Friends of the Port Elizabeth SAAF Museum. It covers most of weapons used in the SAAF except nuclear or atomic weapons. It is a very easy read with many fun stories of his past. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be used for PE SAAF Museum displays. Armourers Anonymous provides an informative glimpse into the evolution of aircraft armament, … [Read more...] about Armourers Anonymous raising funds for PE SAAF Museum displays
Tony Douglas Jones – “I fly for the fun of it.”
Well known artist and aviation art specialist Don Bell interviews senior local aviators of Nelson Mandela Bay for the Port Elizabeth South African Airforce Museum's Pathfinder Magazine in an effort to stimulate members of the public to take a bigger interest in the aviation industry and help to protect our SAAF heritage. Don recently chatted to Tony Douglas Jones - a well known local businessman and pilot - who was born in Port Elizabeth on 19 February 1944 during WW2 and from a young age has … [Read more...] about Tony Douglas Jones – “I fly for the fun of it.”
Support PESAAF Museum at the PE Air Show
The Port Elizabeth SAAF Museum and the PE Friends of the Museum have just launched their 2013 Collector's calendar to raise much needed funds for the Museum. The calendar depicts North American T-6 Harvards of the SAAF based in PE flying over the city in the 50's and 60's. The calendars are full colour and A2 size and can be purchased from the SAAF Museum for R20.00 each. Don Bell donated the image of his painting that is permanently on show in the Museum Aviation Gallery and SPAR and … [Read more...] about Support PESAAF Museum at the PE Air Show
Lady Heath – PE Winner of first aerial race
Although not a South African, Lady Heath is an important part of South African aviation history. Lady Sophie Mary Heath (31) won the first aerial race in South Africa on 8th January 1928 at Port Elizabeth's Fairview Flying Field in an Avro-Avian bi-plane. Four pilots took part in the race – Lady Heath, Major Allister Miller, W.E. Swann and Lomax. Major Miller landed the first plane in Port Elizabeth in 1917. Lady Heath won the Humewood Trophy. In 1928, the Avro-Avian was sold to Amelia Earhart, … [Read more...] about Lady Heath – PE Winner of first aerial race
