6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment is an artillery regiment of the South African Army.
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 6 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment emblem | |
| Active | 1 April 1965 - |
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 South Africa |
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| Type | Reserve Artillery |
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| Garrison/HQ | Brakpan |
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| Collar Badge | Bursting grenade with seven flames |
| Beret Colour | Oxford Blue |
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| Beret bar circa 1992 |
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History[]
6 Light Anti-Aircraft [1] was officially established on 1 April 1965 with its headquarters in Brakpan at the headquarters of Regiment Oos Transvaal until 1968. It transferred to Springs, whereafter it moved to Johannesburg in 1979.
Border War[]
The regiment took part in Operation Savannah in 1976 as part of 73 Brigade, part of 7 South African Infantry Division. Two batteries of 35mm Oerlikon GDF AA guns were mobilised for duty on the SWA border to protect Grootfontein and Rundu.
Leadership[]
The first Commanding Officer was Commandant Dick Inngs, who retired in 1977. He was succeeded by Commandant Nick Irish.
Regimental Symbols[]
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Battle Honours[]
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