Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – 1SWA Spes

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – 1SWA Spes

by | Jul 28, 2026 | 1 SWA Specialist Unit, 1975–1976 grensoorlog, Angola, Angola, Animals & Mascots, Horses & Motorbikes in Bush War, Military History, South African Defence Force, SOUTH AFRICAN FORCES HISTORY PRESERVED, South West African Territorial Force (SWATF), South West African Territorial Force (SWATF)

Nongqai Vol 17 No 7 – 1SWA Spes Abstract 1 SWA Specialist Unit, or 1 SWASpes, was a unique South West African Territorial Force (SWATF) counter-insurgency unit during the Border War. Formed in 1977 as 101 Specialist Unit in Oshivelo (in 1980 became part of the SWATF),...