"Pierre van Ryneveld Memorial"
Posted by: 
LeonW
S 25° 44.533 E 028° 15.368
35J E 625990 N 7152263
Memorial of General Sir Pierre van Ryneveld.
Waymark Code: WM1TWQ
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 07/09/2007
Views: 73
A memorial of General Sir Pierre van Ryneveld, the originator of the South African Airforce. this memorial is situated on the experimental farmland of the University of Pretoria, entrance through the security points in South Street. Follow the waypoints provided to the site.
Parking available, wheelchair accessible, safe location. I would like any information about the landing of the "Voortrekker" at this site in 1920.
Waypoint: Security2: S25 45.148 E28 15.057
Waypoint: Turn 1 - Left on gravel road: S25 45.076 E28 15.581
Waypoint: Turn 2 - Left! on lesser gravel road: S25 44.870 E28 15.572
Waypoint: Turn 3 - Right on road to memorial: S25 44.869 E28 15.341
Please drive slowly to avoid dust on crops and beware of farm animals!
List if there are any visiting hours:
Permission required at security point to visit memorial. 8:00am till 4:00pm all week.
Entrance fees (if it applies): None
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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