SAS Wingfield explained

SAS Wingfield
Partof:South African Navy
Location:Wingfield, Cape Town, Western Cape
Map Type:South Africa Western Cape Greater Cape Town
Type:Training base
Coordinates:-33.9069°N 18.5315°W

SAS Wingfield is a South African Navy base, on the site of the World War II Wingfield Aerodrome in Cape Town.

History

SAS Wingfield was established in 1961 to provide technical training and practical instruction to apprentices, but now offers training to officers and sailors.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bennett. C. H.. Söderlund. A. G.. South Africa's navy : a navy of the people and for the people. 2008. 978-0-620-41446-3.