Original Border War South African Defence Force 5 RECCE Attributed LogBook Lot consisting of one Forward Air Controller Logbook, one SADF Parachute Descents Logbook, one FAC +AFAC Handbook, and one Restricted School of Armour Handbook.
Attributed to a career Special Forces Officer who served in the Rhodesian Selous Scouts during the Bush War and in the South African Defence Forces elite 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (RECCE), 5.2 Commando during the Border War.
Derek “Eddy” Edwards’ initial service in the military started in Rhodesia, answering his nations call in 1966, upon enlisting, Edwards served with pride in the Rhodesian Light Infantry up until 1975, At the height of the Bush War, Edwards completed Selous Scouts Selection becoming a fully qualified Operator at the rank of C/SGT. Edwards served with the Scouts until the very end of the Bush War in 1980, after which he went to South Africa, as many Bush War veterans did, and completed Special Forces Selection earning the coveted Operator’s Badge in 1985 at the rank of WO2. Serving as an Officer with 5 Reconnaissance Regiment (RECCE), whose heritage comes from the Selous Scouts.
