Operation Rekstok Explained

Operation Rekstok was a series of South African raids into southern Angola on 7 March 1979 during the South African Border War.^[1] The operation lasted six days. Operating from Ovamboland, SADF forces entered Angola and attacked SWAPO bases at Mongua, Oncocua, Henhombe and Heque.^{[1] [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.

Further reading

• Book: Hamann, Hilton. Days of the generals. 2001. Zebra. Cape Town. 978-1868723409. 1st.
• Book: Steenkamp, Willem. South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. 1989. Ashanti Pub.. Gibraltar. 0620139676.

Notes and References

1. Book: Steenkamp, Willem. South Africa's border war, 1966-1989. 1989. Ashanti Pub.. Gibraltar. 0620139676.
2. Hamann, Hilton (2001). Days of the Generals. eBook. Chapter 4.
3. Louw, Martin & Bouwer, Stefaan (1995). The South African Air Force at War. p. 154