Gunship Ace: The Wars of Neall Ellis, Helicopter Pilot and Mercenary, Al J. Venter World War II and SAS President Pretorius —

and SAS President Pretorius — from initial design selection in the mid-1950s to their disposal in the early 1980s

while most stoically accepted their unsought-for lot—the law

An essential reference for anyone researching South African naval and maritime history

Maj-Gen Cockbain draws on decades of direct personal involvement to chart the development of South African radar capability from the postwar years through to the height of the Border War era

Gunship Ace: The Wars of Neall Ellis, Helicopter Pilot and Mercenary, Al J. Venter World War II and SAS President Pretorius —"Written by renowned author and photojournalist, Al J. Venter, this book spotlights the career of a fascinating modern warrior, while also shedding light on some of the conflicts that have raged throughout the world behind the headlines." Tucson Citizen A former South African Air Force pilot who saw action throughout the region from the 1970s on, Neall Ellis is the best known mercenary combat aviator alive. Apart from flying Alouette helicopter