Operation Rekstok
Operation Rekstok was a series of South African raids into southern Angola on 7 March 1979 during the South African Border War.[1]:86 The operation lasted six days. Operating from Ovamboland, SADF forces entered Angola and attacked SWAPO bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque.[1]:86[2] During the operation, a SAAF bomber was shot down, killing Lieutenant Wally Marais and Second Lieutenant O. J. Doyle.[3] The SADF conducted Rekstok concurrently with Operation Safraan and later performed Operation Sceptic.
| Operation Rekstok | |
|---|---|
Part of the South African Border War
  Mongua Oncocua Operation Rekstok (Angola) | |
| Objective | SADF forces entered Angola and attacked SWAPO bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque. |
| Date | 6–13 March 1979 |
References
- Steenkamp, Willem (1989). South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. Gibraltar: Ashanti Pub. ISBN 0620139676.
- Hamann, Hilton (2001). Days of the Generals. eBook. Chapter 4.
- Louw, Martin & Bouwer, Stefaan (1995). The South African Air Force at War. p. 154
Further reading
- Hamann, Hilton (2001). Days of the generals (1st ed.). Cape Town: Zebra. ISBN 978-1868723409.
- Steenkamp, Willem (1989). South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. Gibraltar: Ashanti Pub. ISBN 0620139676.
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