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    Support Crew

    Few people realise the amount of work required and all the procedures in place to keep a military aircraft serviceable. Often out of the limelight, there is a hard-working team of specialists to ensure that the Silver Falcons not only go up, but also come down with their machines in good working order.

    At home base, the Astras are maintained by the technicians of 2 Air Servicing Unit. On deployment, a team of 8 to 12 technicians accompany the display team and contribute to the success of each aerial display.

    The total contingent is split into 2 "teams" who rotate the deployments throughout the year.

    In typical SAAF fashion, the ground crew members always create room for humour, rivalry and traditions when deployed.

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    Pre-SAAF:
    Born in Robertson, on 28 December 1966.
    Matriculated from Robertson High School in 1984.
    SAAF Career:
    Joined the SAAF in 1985.
    Qualified as Aircraft Mechanic on Albatross maritime aircraft (27 Sqn) in February 1988.
    Transferred to TFDC in April 1989 and work on Albatross, Harvard, Bosbok, Cessna, C47TP, Mir F1AZ,
     Mir III, D2 & C, Imp MkI&II, Islander and Astra PC MkII until November 1998.
    Did Officers Forming Course and became Technical Officer in November 1998. 
    Transferred to AFB Langebaanweg.
    Served at AFB Langebaanweg as Squadron Logistical Officer (CFS), Base Logistical Support Officer,
     Technical Support Officer 2 ASU and currently Chief Technical Officer at 2 ASU.
    Joined the Falcons in January 2009.
    Personal:
    Married to Annarine.
    2 Kids- Anke (17) and Stefan (13).
    Hobbies: Deep sea angling.
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    Pre-SAAF:
    Born on the 11 April in a small town called Douglas in the Northern Cape Province. 
    Primary school in Douglas.
    Matriculated in Kimberley at Floors Secondary Technical School in 1985.
    SAAF Career:
    Joined the SAAF in 1988.
    Qualified as Aircraft Mechanic on Impala MK1&2 aircraft (BASS AFB LBWG) in June 1991.
    Transferred to 5 SQN AFB Makhado in August 1991 and work on Cheetah E. 
    Internal transfer to 2 SQN AFB Makhado in August 1992 and work on Cheetah C&D.
    January 1995 transfer to 3 ASU and working at Preventive section and Functional Test Facilities section.
    Obtain my National Technical Diploma in 2004  
    Did Officers Forming Course in August 2005 and appointed as Technical Officer at 2 ASU AFB
    Langebaanweg in January 2006.
    Served at 2 ASU AFB Langebaanweg as A/C Support Officer and currently as Mission Support Officer.
    Complete United Nations Military Observers – and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration 
    course in 2008.
    Part of a one year mission in Sudan under United Nations during 2009/2010. 
    From 2008 part of the Falcons team.
    Personal:
    Married to Zelda.
    No children.
    Playing rugby is my passion.
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    Pre-SAAF:
    Born in Pretoria, on 07 April 1983.
    Matriculated from Bredasdorp High School in 2001.
    SAAF Career:
    Joined the SAAF in 2002.
    Qualified as Aircraft Radiotrician on C-130 aircraft (28 SQN) in May 2005.
    Transferred to 21 SQN in June 2005 and work on Boeing 737 (Boeing Business Jet), Falcon 900,
     Falcon 50 and Cessna Citation until December 2007.
    Did Officers Forming Course and became Technical Officer in June 2008. 
    Transferred to AFB Langebaanweg.
    Currently serving at AFB Langebaanweg as Technical Officer in the Logistical Control Centre and 
    2 ASU Engineering Liaison Officer for Project Ithambo (Avionic upgrade project for the Pilatus Astra).
    Personal:
    Married to Ronel.
    No Children.
    Hobbies: Golf, Squash and Rugby.
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    Pre-SAAF:
    Born in Bloemfontein on 06 June 1962.
    Matriculated from Technical High School Bloemfontein in 1981.  
    SAAF Career:
    Joined the SAAF 6 January 1982.
    Qualified as a Survival Fitter on Impalas 1984.
    Worked on Impala’s, Harvard’s and Astra’s
    Was part of the Silver Falcons support team from 1984 till 1989 and from 1999 till 2005. 
    Did Senior Supervisors Course in November 2001 and became a Warrant Officer in May 2002.
    Currently in charge of servicing on all Survival Equipment at 2ASU AFB Langebaanweg. 
    Personal:
    Divorced.
    2 Kids and a grandchild Laura(25), Zach(22) and Izah(1 month).
    Hobbies: Cycling and Angling.
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    Pre-SAAF:
    Born in Beaufort Wes on 21 July 1971.
    Matriculated from Wolseley High School in 1989.
    SAAF Career:
    Joined the SAAF in 1990.
    Qualified as Aircraft Radar tech on Mirage F1AZ aircraft (01 Sqn, Hoedspruit) in August 1993.
    Transferred to Ysterplaat(2ASU) in Dec 1997 and work at the servicing and modification hangar on 
    Maritime TP Dakota and Alo 3
    Transferred to Hoedspuit(8Sqn) in Dec 2000 and work on Impalas Mk1 & 2
    Did Senior Supervisor Course and became Warrant Officer in January 2005. 
    Transferred to AFB Langebaanweg.
    Served at AFB Langebaanweg as Central Flying School Planning Cell (Avionic).
    Joined the Falcons in January 2005.
    Personal:
    Divorced.
    3 Kids- Ruaan (20), Andeliza (16) and Jd (14).
    Hobbies: Angling & Golf