SOUTH AFRICA – ARMED FORCES DAY

(Photo Essay – Trevor Cohen) – On 21 February the South African combined armed forces held their annual parade at Richards Bay in Kwa-Zulu Natal. SA Flyer’s Trevor Cohen was there to capture the images for this photo essay.

The SAAF surprised by flying two Gripens with its 3 Hawk display.

The heads of the armed forces parade past the crowd.

State President Cyril Ramaphosa presents Special Forces troops with the Nkwe Ya Guatra or Golden Leopard Medal, which repaces the Honoris Crux Gold.

The SAAF parades their colours.

The SAAF parades their Squadron colours.

The Silver Falcons fly past.

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