Big thank you to Johan the caretaker. Extremely knowledgeable, he took the time to give us a tour and show us the various memorials on site - all related to the South African Air Force. The main building representing a fighter plan, with wings pointing to Durban, CT & Polokwane, and the red tiles representing fallen soldiers. Memorial is open 7 days a week until 330pm. The memorial and surrounds are in pristine condition, with a good view of the...
Read moreAfter living in Pretoria for more than 30 years, I finally visited the monument on Bays Hill. I've never seen the gates open before. Apparently the keys to the gate are available at the Air Force museum at the Zwartkops air-base but I found the gates open while the gardens and lawn were being watered. The monument is marvelously tranquil and the proximity of planes coming in to land at the air-base...
Read moreI have seen this place many times from a distance and finally took the time to drive in. Beautiful design and setting, but it could probably be kept a little better. It is striking to see how many people have laid down their lives for “some cause” and you have to ask yourself whether it was...
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