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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:03:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Recording from Rhodesian Airborne Command 'Green Leader' during a raid on Zambia October 1978. Gets good from 1.45.  |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:20:57 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.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
Would love to read more on the subject, but it seems most books are out of print or very pricey. I did a report on Rhodesia, probably about 15 pages, if you'd like to read it give me your email and a couple days and I'll send it to you. Also, SOFREP did a really interesting write up on the Fire Force tactics. I also have a couple write ups I found that are saved on my lap top, I can post those up later. Quoted:
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. No respect for the grooming standard! One of the few times in history I wish I could go back to and fight. Fuck Jimmy Carter! Fucking shit sipper! |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:40:27 PM EDT
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Them boys was hard as coffin nails.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 3:46:23 PM EDT
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Neat photos! I want a MAG58.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 4:05:43 PM EDT
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I want an FAL really fucking bad.
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Posted: 8/19/2014 5:51:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I want an FAL really fucking bad. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 5:57:35 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. I have no idea. My guide in Namibia wore the same shorts all day long and never bled. |
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Posted: 8/19/2014 6:28:08 PM EDT
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Right Arm of the former Free World |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 2:17:03 AM EDT
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They got totally fucked by everyone. Didn't help that the US was basically siding with the commies. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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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. Which it seemed to do throughout Africa, not to mention that it was the major cause of rapid decolonization in Africa which led to the issues which resulted in Rhodesia's UDI. The U.S. totally screwed Africa over. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 2:19:02 AM EDT
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https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10561720_729275163817634_2783911999597603204_n.jpg I love this pic as there has always been debate on the 30 rounders being used in the field. I believe that's one of the 40-rounders that were made from two mags. I know the RhAF used them. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 3:51:57 AM EDT
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I love these threads. My dad fought in the Rhodesian bush war, he has told me some awesome stories of his time in the war, he sometimes hesitates when he talks about some of his best mates who never came back.
He loves the FN rifle and and so badly wants to get one, he got to shoot one again a few years ago, I've never seen him look so young and full of piss and vinegar as I did that day, he had a blast. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 4:07:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh dear I pity you for the Pandora's box you are about to open  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 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: 8/20/2014 4:13:56 AM EDT
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G3 porn too. cool.
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Posted: 8/20/2014 4:36:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh, that's it, just lead him to the Dark Side, Mr. Tula Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 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: 8/20/2014 4:37:21 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:20:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:42:45 AM EDT
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 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p1NRLFso6Q
Basically he tells Zambian tower authorities that the attack is against Rhodesian dissidents and not against Zambia but warns them not to interfere or they will down any aircraft the Zambians send up Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Recording from Rhodesian Airborne Command 'Green Leader' during a raid on Zambia October 1978. Gets good from 1.45. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p1NRLFso6Q
Basically he tells Zambian tower authorities that the attack is against Rhodesian dissidents and not against Zambia but warns them not to interfere or they will down any aircraft the Zambians send up Roger thanks. Cheers! |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:46:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:56:15 AM EDT
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Great photos, especially that MAG-58 using the German style non-disintegrating link belt.
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:05:19 AM EDT
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Always liked the idea of fighting in short shorts
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Posted: 8/20/2014 12:09:55 PM EDT
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PF Flyers, makes you better at war too. Quote HistoryWell, they do make you run faster and jump higher... Some more Mag 58 goodness for yous. 
Gwen Archer of Rhodesia's Women's Services sets off on a convoy to the Inyanga area. 
This armoured transport was the successor to the Puma mine protected vehicle. This was one of the better manufactured and developed Rhodesian concepts. It was designed to be armoured and mine-proof. At the time of production all data on the specifications of the Crocodile was classifiedduty, crowd control, and roadblocks. 
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Posted: 8/20/2014 12:22:50 PM EDT
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SOFREP's articles:
Fire Force: Rhodesia’s COIN Killing Machine (Part 1) Fire Force: Rhodesia’s COIN Killing Machine (Part 2) Fire Force: Rhodesia’s COIN Killing Machine (Part 3) The Rhodesian SAS (Part 1) The Rhodesian SAS (Part 2) The Rhodesian SAS (Part 3) The Rhodesian SAS (Part 4) The Rhodesian SAS (Part 5) Parts two and three of this article are only available to paid subscribers. An American Odyssey in Rhodesia (Part One) |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 12:35:37 PM EDT
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Glad to see this still going......
I know we have a poster here once in a while from SA...he chimed in on the History Forum when I brought the famous (to some ) 33 Battalion right next door in Namibia ( SW Africa of old ) They all had the same enemy ! EDIT It didn't work...Youtube link Google 32 Battalion SADF on Youtube I bring this up as they and the RLI were pretty much Brothers in Arms... |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 12:39:09 PM EDT
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The Western World really fucked those guys over. Yup! |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 12:41:36 PM EDT
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The Western World really fucked those guys over. http://beforeitsnews.com/mediadrop/uploads/2014/13/bc3d06361596333607fd4e36963fda16a20db2da.jpg Good read: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2037748/posts And.... 
Fuck Andrew Young. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 3:03:02 PM EDT
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I think the archived thread was 5 pages. Think we can pass that?
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Posted: 8/20/2014 3:19:32 PM EDT
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Well...still need pics of Grey's Scouts....BSAP ( British South African Police) guys ( PATU unit)...the Airforce....22nd Sqd SAS...more Selous Scouts...the Armor Corps (Black Devils)...the "Bright Lights" ( hired ranch/farm guards )
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Posted: 8/20/2014 4:06:04 PM EDT
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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 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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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.. 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 one came up for sale a few months back, but the price was like $995 |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 4:19:19 PM EDT
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Now i want to camo my FAL again...
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Posted: 8/20/2014 5:36:53 PM EDT
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Tanks................... http://ts1.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608012368296348474&w=300&h=300&c=0&pid=1.9&rs=0&p=0
More pics are out there |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 6:10:17 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 7:43:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe rare dry season Rhodesian DPM. It would work great where I live during the dry season (which is most of the year, and all of this year so far). Regular Rhodesian DPM works great here as well, especially when we actually get a bit of green in (or in the wooded areas around here). |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 7:48:02 PM EDT
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This. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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don't give a fuck how hot it is, not walking through the bush without long pants. This. That. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 7:55:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where the Armys FN FAL full auto? |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 8:19:16 PM EDT
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Great info. I can't wait for may Rhodie FAL mixmaster kit to get built on a DSA R1 receiver. I just scored 14 Rhodie mags several still with paint on gunbroker to finish out the build
This RA lower is being reborn. 
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Posted: 8/20/2014 8:33:39 PM EDT
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The cheetah keeper was a mate of my father in laws.
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Posted: 8/20/2014 8:44:08 PM EDT
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If any of you guys are looking for a Rhodesian FN FAL Kit pm me and Ill hook you up....I got a guy
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Posted: 8/20/2014 8:45:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 9:48:39 PM EDT
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Link to the new Rhodesian forum?
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Posted: 8/20/2014 9:57:59 PM EDT
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Link to the new Rhodesian forum? http://www.newrhodesian.ca |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:05:19 PM EDT
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NVM
1srelluc already got it. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:19:07 PM EDT
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Wasn't there a post in another Rhodie thread about some guy who joined the US Army? They were in some formation, reciting how many jumps/combat jumps each guy had (5 jumps, 10 jumps, etc.) and when they got to him it was some crazy number in the dozens or even over 100?
I'd love to hear that again. Could be wrong though. |
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:27:54 PM EDT
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Lookin to pick up some tactical shorts like those, where can I find them?
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Posted: 8/20/2014 10:31:27 PM EDT
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Roger thanks. Cheers! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Recording from Rhodesian Airborne Command 'Green Leader' during a raid on Zambia October 1978. Gets good from 1.45. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-p1NRLFso6Q
Basically he tells Zambian tower authorities that the attack is against Rhodesian dissidents and not against Zambia but warns them not to interfere or they will down any aircraft the Zambians send up Roger thanks. Cheers! R.I.P. Green Leader http://www.pprune.org/african-aviation/467197-green-leader-passes.html
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:04:22 PM EDT
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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:
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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) 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. Guy on the left is packin large! Yeah meatgazer so fuckin what! 
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:53:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/20/2014 11:59:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/21/2014 2:30:59 AM EDT
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Wasn't there a post in another Rhodie thread about some guy who joined the US Army? They were in some formation, reciting how many jumps/combat jumps each guy had (5 jumps, 10 jumps, etc.) and when they got to him it was some crazy number in the dozens or even over 100? I'd love to hear that again. Could be wrong though. Not sure about that, but there was a soldier who very recently retired from the U.S. Army who had fought in the Bush War in the RLI. Some Rhodesian Army units did three combat jumps in a day and I think the record for a unit was somewhere in the 90s (not sure about individual records, but some guys had a lot of combat jumps). They also did some pretty low jumps. I recall reading about an instance where a RAR unit jumped at 300 feet and their commander sated that their canopies were only open for 9 seconds before they hit the ground. Another instance I remember reading about involved another RAR unit which jumped at under 300 feet and it was reported that their canopies did not fully open until they had pretty much hit the ground. Supposedly there was another case where an RLI unit started their jump at 250 feet and ended it with the last guys jumping out at around 200 feet. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 3:06:51 AM EDT
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These Rhodesian threads are always interesting. It sounds like good people and a good country were crushed in the name of PC.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 3:08:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great info. I can't wait for may Rhodie FAL mixmaster kit to get built on a DSA R1 receiver. I just scored 14 Rhodie mags several still with paint on gunbroker to finish out the build This RA lower is being reborn. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/cwm1150/pix576020470_zps48718bae.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/cwm1150/pix949935949_zpsb9ef9096.jpg |
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