Here a collection of Hannes's photographs showing life in the desert with 1 Squadron, 1942.
"Sidi Haneish" Note the sparse placement of aircraft visible on the horison
Canvas ablution basin.
" Jerks and I working land role refreshment"
" We see our kit again"
Hannes on the right. Note the air raid shelter made from soil filled drums.
El Adem
Squadron dog "Sannie" at Gazala
Keeping warm in the early morning the South African way : veld fire
No annotation; some fancy lunch with fruit and a soup starter.
Refreshments time, note the 1sqdn badge on the truck
Corrie van Vliet with a pup that could only be Daba or Chum
Only ID here is the squadron dog "Sannie" on the mudguard of the vehicle.
Harlold Williams with drawn pistol. Soon to be KIA.
Maybe one of the first jeeps to see service with the SAAF.
Ttruck in camo, note the mud smeered windscreen to prevent reflection.