South African Air Force Memorial, Centurion

Name: South African Air Force Memorial
Address: Centurion, South Africa

#3 among attractions in Centurion

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The South African Air Force Memorial is a memorial to South African Air Force members who have died whilst in service of the South African Air Corps and its successor, the South African Air Force from 1915 to the present during times of war and times of peace. The memorial is located on Bays Hill in Swartkop outside Pretoria and overlooks Air Force Base Swartkop, the first air force base of the SAAF. An annual memorial service is traditionally held here in May. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°47'58"S, 28°10'10"E

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Centurion South Africa

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South African Air Force Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Voortrekker Monument, Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History, Pretoria Forts, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History.

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Area
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