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Tango0122 May 2015 12:06 p.m. PST

"The Buffel was introduced into the SADF in 1978 to provide mine protected transport. They were used within mechanised units to transport support elements such as pioners and in the non mechanised units they provided a basic transport capability for the rifle companies whilst support weapons traveled in a mix of Buffles and soft skin vehicles. They were used by units of 44 Para Bde, and equiped, the Modular and SWATF, battalions as well as 32 Battalion. 6 Buffels took part in Op Reindeer in May of 78 as part of Task force Julliet and they saw extensive service on both internal and external operations throughout the remainder of the War…"

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mwindsorfw22 May 2015 12:49 p.m. PST

Nice job.

Augustus22 May 2015 1:33 p.m. PST

Superb!

shaun from s and s models22 May 2015 2:03 p.m. PST

yes a great article by andy rix, just one of a number of 20mm African models coming out soon.
thanks for posting

jurgenation Supporting Member of TMP22 May 2015 2:33 p.m. PST

Nothing but awesome!!!!!!!!!!

Lion in the Stars22 May 2015 7:09 p.m. PST

Such a bizarre-looking truck, but it's the first MRAP. Shame that S&S doesn't do much 15mm, but QRF does make the Buffel and a couple others.

But I don't think anyone makes a Pookie link route clearing vehicle:

Royston Papworth23 May 2015 9:16 a.m. PST

they do for 28mm… Company B…

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Tango0123 May 2015 11:31 a.m. PST

Happy you like it boys!. (smile)

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