Chris Boonzaier Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 What medal she getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 I think this lady may be Tamara Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 She could take me for a ride around the world anyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinmedals Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 It is a change however back to the medal, it looks like an Air Force Cross. It was instituted by warrant dated 11 April 1981 following approval by PW Botha, State President of South Africa at the time. Awarded to members of the South African Air Force and other members of the SADF, Auxiliary service or other armed forces attached to the SAAF. It was awarded for "distinguished service in dangerous situations by their exceptional courage, leadership, skill, ingenuity or tenacity in the handling of personnel, weaponry or other equipment." The paratrooper to her right has been awarded the Army Cross, if I am spotting the colour correctly. Cheers Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian conyngham Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Guys Quite right, Tamara Thomas a lady of "mixed race" from Fishoek in the Cape, apparently took strain as a youngster from her peers, as she spoke with a distinguished accent and was well educated. Air Force Cross awarded for firefighting, she was a helicopter pilot at the time. Brian Edited February 20, 2013 by brian conyngham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'd marry her in a minute... An all rounder. Brave, clever enough to become a pilot, and a woman in uniform... seriously... what more can a guy ask for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 ... and you could keep her medal in your collection... just lend it to her for parades.... I think i will start a fan club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) ... I think i will start a fan club... If those paratroopers are true to form... They already have hooked up their static lines. Edited February 20, 2013 by IrishGunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 But can she cook? Oh, hell, who cares! I vote with Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strapper Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Just my luck, when I was in the SADF the nearest thing they had to a woman was a freshly shaven national serviceman, with a liking for silk camisoles and fluffy slippers. Mind you...he was rather popular amongst some of the older PF Staff Sergeants. First one in our bungalow to get his own room in army HQ barracks...no idea why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B 1812 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The medal in question is correctly named: The Air Force Cross - there are FOUR crosses, for the four different arms of the forces at that time. All were identical silver crosses but each had a different central roundel- depicting the badge of the appropriate service: Army; Air Force; Navy or Medical Service. Also, the ribbon changes, as the different arm of the military changes.The army ribbon is red and white. The air force is light blue (with a thin central yellow line) and white; the navy is dark blue, and the medical service is purple / maroon. Both the cross and the girl are very attractive.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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