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Ab Initio – 1979

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A group for all crew that started their flying career with SAA during the year 1979. The main purpose behind the formation of this group is to be able to find other class mates easier on this website.
You are welcome to post news and information here that might be of interest to this particular group, and otherwise use it as an “on-line” reunion of the class of 79.

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  • Willie Olivier 1979–1981 joined the group Ab Initio – 1979 11 months, 3 weeks ago

  • Edward Bourhill *Capt* 1979–2007 joined the group Ab Initio – 1979 1 year ago

  • Cheryl Liza Redelinghuys 1979–1985 joined the group Ab Initio – 1979 1 year ago

  • Joppie Nieman 1971–1981 WEBMASTER created the group Ab Initio – 1979 1 year ago

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