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Posted: 8/19/2014 11:54:15 AM EDT
Bunch of these came from the New Rhodesian Forum
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Posted: 8/19/2014 11:57:28 AM EDT
[#1]
Very cool - thanks for posting!
I want a Rhodie real bad. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:01:12 PM EDT
[#2]
That's more FAL porn than you should expect to endure in one day. Cool pics.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:01:30 PM EDT
[#3]
Weird lookin helicopter.
Anyone spot the dead ringer for a GOT character? |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:01:30 PM EDT
[#4]
Fal! I want one really bad.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:04:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Weird lookin helicopter. Anyone spot the dead ringer for a GOT character? As far as the helicopter it's called the Cheetah (South African produced version of a French helicopter)
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:04:28 PM EDT
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don't give a fuck how hot it is, not walking through the bush without long pants.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:05:03 PM EDT
[#7]
nice, needs more GP35 pron in it as well
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:05:20 PM EDT
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Why do they all wear nut hanger shorts?
I would think combat with bare legs in brush and prickers would be problematic. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:06:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: don't give a fuck how hot it is, not walking through the bush without long pants.  |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:07:10 PM EDT
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don't give a fuck how hot it is, not walking through the bush without long pants. This. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:07:15 PM EDT
[#11]
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Weird lookin helicopter. Anyone spot the dead ringer for a GOT character? Helo is a Alouette III Link |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:07:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why do they all wear nut hanger shorts? I would think combat with bare legs in brush and prickers would be problematic. That and you don't want to make a lot of noise walking through the bush. Reason why a lot of the FN's and other weapons were painted was from briefings from captured terrorists that the metal on the rifles was reflecting so they could see them before the Rhodies could see the terrorists.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:07:24 PM EDT
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Why do they all wear nut hanger shorts? I would think combat with bare legs in brush and prickers would be problematic. My BIL who goes to Africa every year to hunt told me that the guides wear shorts to teach them to avoid the nasty plants and such. It seems to work. They move more quietly because they really don't want to touch the nasty plants and thorns. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:09:24 PM EDT
[#14]
Ahh yes, right before the entire place turned to all shit.
I do want a Rhodesian fal....tiger stripe.... drool 
I remember those days... |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:10:34 PM EDT
[#15]
The Western World really fucked those guys over.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:15:39 PM EDT
[#16]
I'm just here for the vintage FAL pics
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:17:49 PM EDT
[#17]
Thanks for posting this. I've not seen most of those.
I have a good deal more pictures if people are interested. Hard as woodpecker lips: 
Shortened RPD 
The Civilian side: "Farmers at war" 
Woolworths bomb, Salisbury, 6 August 1977 
Vietnam vet hired as Ranch security in Rhodesia, 1970's 
Some eye candy to cleanse your pallet: Lesley Bunting, Miss Rhodesia, 1965. 
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:20:03 PM EDT
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The Western World really fucked those guys over. They got totally fucked by everyone. Didn't help that the US was basically siding with the commies. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:22:14 PM EDT
[#19]
Brave men fighting for their country !!
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:23:22 PM EDT
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Ahhh....the 70's .... 
I believe the guy w/ the cammo uzi was a Yank. Have to go back to my 1st yr SOF mags to find him...I post back. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:25:19 PM EDT
[#21]
Sweet
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:26:00 PM EDT
[#22]
awesome pics! thanks.
captioned one of them...choose which one: "Row row row your", "Shut the fuck up carl" :) |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:30:18 PM EDT
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Would love to read more on the subject, but it seems most books are out of print or very pricey.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:31:20 PM EDT
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FAL PORN!!!
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:32:31 PM EDT
[#25]
Cool pics.
I must admit that I misread the initial caption and thought it said "from the New Rhodesia forum." I must admit that I was excited at the thought that like minded individuals were carving out a New Rhodesia similar to the old one where hard working, honest and God-fearing people were able to live amongst others who valued the same. I knew that the pics were from an earlier time, but the mention at the top really got my wheels turning. Sign me up. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:32:42 PM EDT
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Check-out the FN riot shotgun the black guy is leaning on. There is one at my LGS like that. If memory serves it's RA marked but not camoed..
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:34:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
The one with the handlebar mustache? As far as the helicopter it's called the Cheetah (South African produced version of a French helicopter) Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Weird lookin helicopter. Anyone spot the dead ringer for a GOT character? As far as the helicopter it's called the Cheetah (South African produced version of a French helicopter)
Fella on the right looks like Reek, the character formerly known as Theon Greyjoy. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:36:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10603550_729274907150993_2877094199203944617_n.jpg?oh=99f68c9ea34e9403be8fecc8b3031c93&oe=547EC9D8&__gda__=1415785568_0f25c5462f99750956ab7b904587839e Fella on the right looks like Reek, the character formerly known as Theon Greyjoy. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Weird lookin helicopter. Anyone spot the dead ringer for a GOT character? As far as the helicopter it's called the Cheetah (South African produced version of a French helicopter) https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10603550_729274907150993_2877094199203944617_n.jpg?oh=99f68c9ea34e9403be8fecc8b3031c93&oe=547EC9D8&__gda__=1415785568_0f25c5462f99750956ab7b904587839e Fella on the right looks like Reek, the character formerly known as Theon Greyjoy. They wear shorts shorter then I do................ |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:36:55 PM EDT
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Won every battle, lost the war.
Look at the hell hole that country is now. How utterly unpredictable. 
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Brave men fighting for their country !! |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:38:10 PM EDT
[#30]
Where the Armys FN FAL full auto?
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:50:31 PM EDT
[#31]
Bunch of these came from the New Rhodesian Forum I love that Forum I can spend half a day just looking at all the old pictures. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:53:32 PM EDT
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Shorts, no body armor, no camel backs, no GPS, no eye pro = Bad Motherfuckers that laugh at your basement dwelling ass. Oh yeah, and if they want a pet cat, they go and get a cheetah.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:54:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The Western World really fucked those guys over.  |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 12:58:08 PM EDT
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FN Shotgun = Browning A5...I got one too 26' bbl. Imp Cyl...throws buck & slugs like nobody's biz. I love these Rhodie postings ! |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 1:06:22 PM EDT
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WHO LIKES SHORT-SHORTS?!
I'm not gonna lie, you gotta be real comfortable with yourself to wear booty shorts into the fuckin jungle.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:11:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: WHO LIKES SHORT-SHORTS?! I'm not gonna lie, you gotta be real comfortable with yourself to wear booty shorts into the fuckin jungle. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:12:41 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:29:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ahhh....the 70's .... I believe the guy w/ the cammo uzi was a Yank. Have to go back to my 1st yr SOF mags to find him...I post back. http://sofrep.com/31827/soldier-fortune-robert-k-brown/   |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:33:23 PM EDT
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I've built an RPD and I've seen that picture of the short "pistol" RPD 100 times and I still can't figure out where they hid the recoil spring.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:36:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He was in the book MERC: American Soldiers of Fortune ....written , in part , by the fella holding the shortened RPD , SoF's Robert K Brown ...who was working in Rhodesia . http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wnOEE%2BEAL.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Ahhh....the 70's .... I believe the guy w/ the cammo uzi was a Yank. Have to go back to my 1st yr SOF mags to find him...I post back. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wnOEE%2BEAL.jpg I got that from the Military Book Club back in the day, loaned it to a kid in highschool and he never gave it back. He went on to become a career helicopter warrant officer in the Army. But he's still a durty book non-returner!
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:38:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got that from the Military Book Club back in the day, loaned it to a kid in highschool and he never gave it back. He went on to become a career helicopter warrant officer in the Army. But he's still a durty book non-returner! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Ahhh....the 70's .... I believe the guy w/ the cammo uzi was a Yank. Have to go back to my 1st yr SOF mags to find him...I post back. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51wnOEE%2BEAL.jpg I got that from the Military Book Club back in the day, loaned it to a kid in highschool and he never gave it back. He went on to become a career helicopter warrant officer in the Army. But he's still a durty book non-returner! And I hate loaning books  ETA . . . . these 'Rhodie threads' are always good  |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:41:56 PM EDT
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Interesting pic of that "40 rounder" mag, and a nice pic of the FALO. I get over to NRF about every couple of weeks, thanks for the heads up, OP.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:42:32 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Would love to read more on the subject, but it seems most books are out of print or very pricey. Apart from the personal connection this is why I push people if they want an FN to go for a Rhodesian kit. With the exception of the Israeli guns these rifles have quite a history. They killed commies and help protected freedom.....What's not to love?!
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:44:17 PM EDT
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I love this pic as there has always been debate on the 30 rounders being used in the field.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:46:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Check-out the FN riot shotgun the black guy is leaning on. There is one at my LGS like that. If memory serves it's RA marked but not camoed.. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1375297_729275303817620_2299910781924714912_n.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img24/1326/pix772788520.jpg That is really cool. I missed that particular detail until you pointed it out. Damn, now I want a FN riot shotgun in Rhodesian camo
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:48:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Give it a month. One of the must have books is going to Paperback so it will be obtainable. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Would love to read more on the subject, but it seems most books are out of print or very pricey. Apart from the personal connection this is why I push people if they want an FN to go for a Rhodesian kit. With the exception of the Israeli guns these rifles have quite a history. They killed commies and help protected freedom.....What's not to love?! Thanks for the heads up |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:51:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Would love to read more on the subject, but it seems most books are out of print or very pricey. Apart from the personal connection this is why I push people if they want an FN to go for a Rhodesian kit. With the exception of the Israeli guns these rifles have quite a history. They killed commies and help protected freedom.....What's not to love?! Thanks for the heads up |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:52:55 PM EDT
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I love that Forum I can spend half a day just looking at all the old pictures. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Bunch of these came from the New Rhodesian Forum I love that Forum I can spend half a day just looking at all the old pictures. Didn't know there was one. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:55:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Didn't know there was one. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Bunch of these came from the New Rhodesian Forum I love that Forum I can spend half a day just looking at all the old pictures. Didn't know there was one. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 2:57:51 PM EDT
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Recording from Rhodesian Airborne Command 'Green Leader' during a raid on Zambia October 1978. Gets good from 1.45.
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