HISTORY
FOREWORD
PREFACE
SECTION I
OPERATIONS
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
DAILY TASKS
RESCUES & CIVIL SUPPORT
THOUGHTS & MEMORIES
REST & RECREATION
ACCIDENTS & LOSSES
EDITORIAL


"Work hard and play hard" ­ an expression often used amongst the chopper fraternity. In this section I wish to record the lighter moments of squadron life. The happy times sharing a beer or standing around a braai fire.

17 Squadron crews stand proudly around a squadron badge in Rundu, SWA. Circa 1973. Note that the officers still have "SA's" on blue/gey epaulets. (Photo: via SAAF Museum)


Helicopter crews at Rundu in discussion with the Base OC, Cmdt Martin Vester. From L to R ­ Mac de Wit, Martin Vester, Chris Hartzenberg, Canvas van Zyl, John van der Linde and Pollal Kruger. (Photo: via C. Hartzenberg)


Rundu Circa 1973. From L to R. Daan Beneke, Gert de Beer, Jerry du Plessis. (Photo: via D. Beneke)

Rundu Circa 1973. From L to R. Gert de Beer, Herbie Fourie, J.J. Mulder. (Photo: via D. Beneke)


Rundu Circa 1973. From L to R. Gert de Beer, Brian Holmner, Daan Beneke. (Photo: via D. Beneke)