Mapai Mass Grave
Mass grave / “To Brave Men” memorial for Puma shot-down victims (SAAF / RLI / Engineers) at Mapai, 6 September 1979 (Operation Uric / Bootlace). Source: Prop Geldenhuys, Rhodesian War Casualties (2009).
Location: Mapai, Gaza Province, Mozambique
Photographs
South African Puma casevac context leading to Mapai Puma shoot-down; Operation Dingo / New Farm shrine comparison. Geldenhuys colour plate p.145.
“To Brave Men” — memorial on the eve of the Puma search led by Rick van Malsen; Fort Klapperkop context also on plate. Geldenhuys colour plate p.149.
“To Brave Men” — Puma shot-down victims (SAAF / RLI / Engineers) at Mapai, Gaza Province, Mozambique. Geldenhuys colour plate p.150.
Puma relics recovered from Mapai, Mozambique. Geldenhuys colour plate p.153.
Names 3
| # | Last Name | First Name | Initials | Rank | Regiment | Panel | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33671 | Velleman | Paul Denzil | P D | Captain | 19 Squadron | 1979-09-06 | |
| 32666 | Retief | Dirk Wilhelmus Marthinus | D W M | Sergeant | 19 Squadron | 1979-09-06 | |
| 32408 | Osborne | Nigel David | N D | Lieutenant | 19 Squadron | 1979-09-06 |