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We’re delighted to release the first picture of our commemorative Pathfinder figure, produced in partnership with Peter Hicks Associates.
Whilst there are some refinements and adjustments to make, we are certain The Pathfinder reflects the airborne prowess and war fighting capability of the South African Pathfinder soldier! There are just 6 pieces left in this limited edition of 30 numbered figures; all of which are accompanied by a limited edition certificate signed by Colonel Jan Breytenbach, former Commander of 32 Battalion, and Pathfinder Company author Graham Gillmore.
To reserve one of these remaining figures, priced just £125.00 + shipping, email steve@30degreessouth.co.uk now. The figures will be released on the 16th September at the Pathfinder Company event, with figure Number 1 being auctioned (through sealed bids) in favour of the 3 PARA Afghan Trust charity.
COMING SOON – PRECISION MILITARY MODELS FROM BAXMOD!
We will be shortly carrying the range of Baxmod resin model kits – this is an exciting new development for us and we look forward to working in partnership with BaxMod.
Details of the full kit range in 1/72nd and 1/35th scale will be posted shortly
British Army Pathfinders to Join Pathfinder Company Book Launch!
We are delighted to announce that elite Pathfinders from the Colchester based 16 Air Assault Brigade will be joining our Pathfinder book launch and signing!
This is a rare opportunity to meet the men who, today, continue the tradition of hard airborne soldiering as espoused by the SADF Pathfinders. Displaying their parachutes, weapon systems, communications and patrol equipment, this is a not-to-be missed occasion! With experience of recent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, the Pathfinders are a key force asset within the British Army's inventory. In the company of SADF and British Army Pathfinder veterans, learn of their skills, techniques and more.
Not yet got your invite or registered? Then email steve@30degreessouth.co.uk now!
'Pathfinder Company - The Philistines' by Graham Gillmore - Book Launch and Signing - Thursday 16th September - London Club of the Rifles - 52-56 Davies Street, London W1K 5HR - 1800hrs
The Long Range Desert Group Rolls In!
Jonathan Pittaway’s excellent work ‘Long Range Desert Group Rhodesia: The Men Speak’ is now in stock. It’s an incredible book and it tells an even more incredible story of the Rhodesian members of the LRDG. It follows the development of the LRDG through the north African desert, into the Aegan, Palestine and the Adriatic. A boys own adventure if ever there was one!
Jonathan is currently working on a new work ‘Selous Scouts Rhodesia’. We will, of course, be stocking copies of this book once it has been published.
New for 2011 – ‘Troepie’ –
A photo journal of conscript life in the South African Defence Force
This amazing pictorial is a compilation of more than 2000 images obtained by Cameron Blake while working on his first book - an oral history of pre-1994 South African Defence Force. It was illegal for conscripts to take photos so what we’ve got is hastily-taken amateur snapshots. Even so, many are remarkably clear, serving to illustrate a period when over 600,000 white South African males, between 1951 and 1993, were drafted to the South African Defence Force for service in the ‘Operational Area’.
This is a collection you’ve got to have – a must for military modellers. We’re expecting its release next May and it looks as if it’s going to be a winner! Keep checking in for news of this and other planned releases!
STANDBY! for Dick Lord's STANDBY!
Preview pictures from Dick Lord's stunning revision of his 1999 release
'Fire, Flood and Ice'.
Coming soon – precision model kits from Aerografix Creative Models!
We’re delighted to announce that we will be shortly stocking precision resin model kits of SANDF vehicles, armour, artillery and aviation pieces as made by Aerografix Creative Models. Based in Centurion, Pretoria, Aerografix are the world’s leading producer of SANDF kits. In both 1/72nd and 1/35th scales, these kits are winners with the Ratel, Rooivalk and G5 being especially noteworthy! This planned initiative is part of our strategy to become the UK and Europe’s leading portal on conflict in Africa for wargamers, military modellers and historians alike.
As soon as the kits arrive and are available, we will let you know!!
+ + STOP PRESS + + HEAR & MEET GRAHAM GILLMORE + +‘PATHFINDER COMPANY’ BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING + + THURSDAY 16th SEPTEMBER + + STOP PRESS + +
Pathfinder’ author Graham Gillmore will be talking about his experiences as an SADF Pathfinder
This is a rare and valuable opportunity to learn the inside story of South Africa’s airborne ‘foreign legion’. Graham will be signing copies of his book and reflecting upon the intricacies of the South African Border war.
Entry is free, but places are limited.
To register your interest and reserve places, email steve@30degreessouth.co.uk
Graham Gillmore Fireside Chat and Book Signing – Thursday 16th September – 6.30pm
London Club of the Rifles, 52-56 Davies Street, London, W1K 5HR
Coming Soon! Strike Toys Casspir (Police)
We’ve discovered some Police Casspirs in the yellow and blue livery of the South African Police Service (SAPS). As soon as they’re here we’ll let you know! Want to reserve one? Then drop an email to steve@30degreessouth.co.uk
