Eulogy for RSM Gert Kitching (Kitcha/Bokkie) by Genl McGill Alexander
On behalf of Rooiplaas Paratroopers Community, we send our sincere condolences to the Kitching family and friends. He leaves a legacy. He was a true soldier, paratrooper and leader. Ex Alto Vincimus! THE LAST JUMP FOR KITCHA!Saturday 19 November 2022 Yesterday morning I heard news that shook me. My old Company Sergeant-Major (CSM) had died […]
Bosoorlog … #Ons sal julle altyd onthou
ROOIPLAAS USA PARATROOPERS SHOW THE WAY
Johan de Wet of Rooiplaas USA Canopy sent the following report. Five South African parabats (Derek Greef, Edward Jeffery, Tony Deering, James Buckley, and Johan de Wet), currently residing in the USA, attended a refresher and retraining jumping course during the week of 17 – 22 October 2022 at the Marion county airport in Dunnellon, […]
Sergeant Major Gert Kitching’s 500th jump, 19 July 1991
500th static line jump by WO1 GJ Kitching on 19 July 1991
Legendary Army Ranger, who fought in three wars, dies at 97
Legendary Army Ranger, who fought in three wars, dies at 97 (militarytimes.com) The soldier for whom the Army’s Best Ranger Competition is named passed away Sept. 11 at age 97. Retired Lt. Gen. David E. Grange, Jr. served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He enlisted in 1943 and commissioned in 1950 […]
A last update on Saturday’s Rooiplaas reunion at Bronkhorstspruit: 30 July 2022 by Eeben Barlow
One of things Rooiplaas does is get guest speakers from across all walks of life – including those who once fought against us. What we don’t do is discuss or engage in party politics. As many can remember, we had the Russian Defence Attaché address us last time despite the fact that he once fought […]
Delta Coy 1978 video by Louis Saayman
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The ROOIPLAAS Website is a year old! Celebrate our achievements with us.
ROELF STRYDOM tribute by Rooiplaas USA paratrooper, Edward Jeffery
An evening with Eeben Barlow …
Come and join us for an evening with Eeben Barlow sharing his phenomenal insight regarding the war in Africa and the influence of Mozambique and Cabo Delgado on South Africa. Date: 14 May 2022 Time: 18h00 Address: The German Club, 5 Lorraine Street, Port Elizabeth Admission Fee: R100 p/p Cash bar & dining available LIMITED […]
