Active 1 April 1965 - Type Reserve Artillery | Country South Africa | |
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Allegiance Republic of South Africa
Republic of South Africa Branch South African Army
South African Army Part of South African Army Air Defence Artillery Formation
Army Conventional Reserve | ||
6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment is an artillery regiment of the South African Army.
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History
6 Light Anti-Aircraft was officially established on 1 April 1965 with its headquarters in Brakpan at the headquarters of Regiment Oos Transvaal until 1968. It transferred to Springs, whereafter it moved to Johannesburg in 1979.
Border War
The regiment took part in Operation Savannah in 1976 as part of 73 Brigade, part of 7 South African Infantry Division. Two batteries of 35mm Oerlikon GDF AA guns were mobilised for duty on the SWA border to protect Grootfontein and Rundu.
Leadership
The first Commanding Officer was Commandant Dick Inngs, who retired in 1977. He was succeeded by Commandant Nick Irish.
Battle Honours
References
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