Retired from operational flying in September 1995, shortly after this shot was taken. After a period of storage at Waterkloof it was restored to flight in 1999 for the SAAF Historic Flight becoming ZU-DMD and wearing the famous 'Skydancer' colours of the South African Flag. Problems with spare parts and funding have long since grounded the aircraft but it remains in storage at Hoedspruit.

Seen in the Sundancer/Vlaggie colours at the turn of the century. The crest on the tail is that of AFB Hoedspruit with the two last Mirage squadron numbers in the circle outside. The other Vlaggie was Atlas Cheetah C 370.

Seen in the Skydancer/Vlaggie colours at the turn of the century. The crest on the tail is that of AFB Hoedspruit with the two last Mirage squadron numbers in the circle outside. The other Vlaggie was Atlas Cheetah C 370.

Seen in the Sundancer/Vlaggie colours at the turn of the century. The crest on the tail is that of AFB Hoedspruit with the two last Mirage squadron numbers in the circle outside. The other Vlaggie was Atlas Cheetah C 370.

part of the historical flight based at Swartkop AB

Looking superb in early polished metal finish, one of an original batch of three Mirage two-seaters delivered around 1964

The two-seater Mirage trainer variant was flown by the SAAF from 1964 to 1990, seen here in the camouflage colours of the era, so much more interesting than today's boring grey. There is doubt about the c/n of some SAAF Mirages and this one is quoted elsewhere as 1F-1A