Farmer JW (RhSigs)
Rogues Gallery
MESS TIN UMFURUDZ1
Rob Burrett Writes:-
I wonder if you could assist trying to locate someone who was in the forces whose damaged mess tin I located while doing a job in the Umfurudzi Park. The site was obviously a contact site and the typical Government issue mess tin has a name and four figure digit stamped onto it. It was stood on and I am unsure of when and in what contexts. I am concerned that the story may not necessarily have a happy ending. Would be great if I could make contact with the owner or relatives.
The name is Dipenaar and the number is 6134.
If you can help Rob, please contact him direct on projects@khami.co.zw
ROD SMITH UPDATE
Rod Writes:-
My son Alex has just qualified as a Commercial Pilot and is on the job hunting mission. Would it be possible
to spread the word in the ORAFs community for any leads, opportunities or advice on a career in flying.? Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Rod Smith (sparky on 32 L A R)
0825947709
If you can assist please ail him direct on email smith-r@mweb.co.za
PASSING OF ROWAN CRONJE
Ian and Shirley Findlay Write:-
I am sad to have to record the death of Rowan Cronje, Minister in the Government of Ian Smith in Rhodesia and a Senior Minister in the Government of Bophuthatswana, South Africa. He died in his sleep on the night of the 10/11 March 2014 in Pretoria South Africa and his funeral will be on Saturday 15th March.
RECOMMENDED SITES AND VIDEOS
A Story not known by Many
ORAFs recommends
The only FOUR (4) Airplanes Israel had when the War of Independence (May 1948) began were smuggled from the Czech Republic.
They were German "Messerschmitt Bf-109's." They were assembled overnight in Tel Aviv and were never flight tested.
This is a short video about their pilots. Watch it. You will not be disappointed.
Contrary to popular perception (by the people who do not know history), the United States' assistance to Israel during the War of Independence was quite different. Americans were not allowed to join the fight and an arms embargo had been established and enforced by the FBI.
At the same time Arab armies were very well supplied by the same countries who maintained arms embargo against Israel and of course had great advantage in manpower.
Watch this video...
http://vimeo.com/54400569 (The Video is also on YouTube)
Merlins Over Malta - The Defenders Return
Compliments of Tony Smith (RhAF)
Published on 1 Feb 2013
Between June 1940 and December 1942 Malta became one of the most bombed places on Earth. The battle for this tiny island proved to be one of the most decisive turning points of World War II.
Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ldQzW8WmDk
CHAMPAGNE
Bill Teague (SAAF and RCAF) Writes:-
Barry Roberts “Read the Facts” is a good read and straight to the point...and a bloody scream; how marvellous. Here is a tit-bit I gleaned from the internet several years ago, which adds to the fire.
Champagne:
"I drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad.
Sometimes, I drink it when I'm alone.
When I have company I consider it obligatory.
I trifle with it if I'm not hungry and drink it if I am;
Otherwise I never touch it - unless I'm thirsty."
Madame Bollinger, the "Grande Dame" of French champagne. 1884-1977
REMINDERS
Dale Collett's Motorcycle Ride to Raise Money
Gauteng - All Forces Bash, March 29 2014
Contact Carol Doughty for details.
Gauteng - Rhodesian Air Force 44th Anniversary on April 08 2014
Contact Cheryl Grover for bookings
AFA (Cape) Monthly Braai
First Friday evening of each month.
Contact Johnny Ness and or Tony Cowell for details
AFA (Gauteng) Monthly Prayer Meeting
First Saturday afternoon of the month at Dickie Fritz Shellhole.
Contact Cheryl Grover for details
AFA (Natal) Social
First Friday evening of each month.
Contact Neville Mare (RhAF) for details
SMILE A WHILE
One day a policeman stopped a Harbour worker who was walking out of the dockyard gates pushing a wheelbarrow with a suspicious looking package in it. The policeman opened the package and found it contained nothing but some old bits of rubbish, sawdust and floor-sweepings.
The next day he stopped the same worker who was again pushing a wheelbarrow containing a suspicious looking package. Once more it contained nothing of any value.
The same thing happened several days on the trot, until the policeman finally said, "OK, I give up. I know you dock workers are sharp and you are up to something, but I just can't tell what. Please, I promise not to arrest you, but put me out of my misery; tell me what you are stealing.""Wheelbarrows," smiled the dock worker, "I'm stealing wheelbarrows.""A meal without wine is called Breakfast."
End of Newsletter
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