Not many South Africans are aware that South Africa took part in the Korean War, well here is a rare original colour photograph of a North American F-51D Mustang fighters of No. 2 Squadron of the South African Air Force in Korea. Here they are seen conducting run-ups during the Korean War in 1951. This F-51 Mustang No. 346 crashed on 29/11/1951 tragically killing the pilot Capt Janse van Rensburg.
This rare photo courtesy and thanks to Ian Pretorius from his Dad’s collection, then Lt M S (Mike) Pretorius.
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My dad was part of the flying Cheeta’s in the Korean War, nog as a pilot. He has passed, but I have some lovely photos that I would like to share as I have just read here that photos are scarce. Who can I give them to?
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Hi Sue, apologies for the late reply, this landed in an odd inbox, I’d love to see them please email to pa.dickens@gmail.com
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onfagan1@gmail.com
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My farther took part in the Koream war 1950 to 1953. He retired from the South Afrian air force in 1970
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Captain Amo Janse van Rensburg referred to in the article was my great uncle on my mother’s side.
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