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ROOIPLAAS

Parabat.Veterans.Heroes.

Social organization for all Parabat Veterans and in Service Permanent Force members of any airborne qualified soldier worldwide.

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PARABATS

South-African.Soldiers

Rooiplaas, the parachute training facility in Bloemfontein, South Africa, has a rich history. It played a crucial role in the training of thousands of paratroopers and parachute packers.

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Some of our Legends

Some of our Legends

On 1 April 1961, the first parachute unit in the history of the South African Army and of the Union of South Africa was established with the formation of the 1 Parachute Battalion – the only full-time paratroop unit of the South African Army

WHO WE ARE

ROOIPLAAS Community is a social organisation for all
Parabat Veterans and in Service Permanent Force members
of any airborne qualified soldier worldwide. Any
member of 1 Parachute Battalion, 44 Parachute Brigade
in service may join the Rooiplaas Community.

Become a member

ROOIPLAAS Community is a social organization for all Parabat Veterans and in Service Permanent Force members of any airborne qualified soldier worldwide