Commandant Willem P Louw

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Commandant W P "Willie" Louw was the founding Commanding Officer of South Africa's first airborne unit, the 1st Parachute Battalion, from 1961 to 1965.

He qualified as a parachutist at RAF Ringway in November 1960 along with the other founding members.

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Willem P Louw

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  • South African Basic Parachute Course 6V 1962

    South African Basic Parachute Course 6V 1962

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  • Foundation Members of 1 Parachute Battalion South Africa, who qualified at Abingdon, November 1960

    Foundation Members of 1 Parachute Battalion South Africa, who qualified at Abingdon, November 1960

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