Johan Mattheus Jansen Van Vuuren
JANSEN VAN VUUREN, Johan Mattheus, Arm 21LAR – 30.11.69 (20) – killed in an accident on Ring road , New Sarum, in collision with another car Ref. Rhodesia Air Force, ORAFs
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Anthony Webb (DRR) Rogues Gallery PHOTO - CARPENTERS SHOP NEW SARUM Skippy Mitchell (RhArmy) Writes:- I would think the picture was taken in 1980 sometime (not the mid 70’s) as they all seem to be...
View ArticleCARLOS GOMES NOW APPOINTED AS AN HONORARY CHIEF IN NIGERIA
By Kevin Milligan Merry Christmas to one and all. Just thought the ex PJI\'s would like to know that one of our own - Carlos Gomes was recently appointed as an Honorary Chief for his work with SA...
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Peter Browne (4RR) Rogues Gallery SGT BARBEAR Derek de Kock (RhAF) Writes:- Does anybody know what became of Fred Bear (Barbear) the PTS drifter/mascot. This is a request from my daughter who would be...
View ArticleHARVARDS IN RHODESIA -1941
See Photograph \"Pupils at an advanced training school in Rhodesia with their Harvards in the background, 1941?\" Source: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn3723238 ORAFs records its thanks to the National...
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L.Cpl Hulley (DRR) Rogues Gallery YOUTUBE Tony Cowell recommends:- Hubble Pointing at Nothing This is fascinating. I challenge you to wrap your mind around this. Apparently our planet, even our galaxy,...
View ArticleBill Hayes
Bill Hayes entered into rest at 20h00 on December 24, 2013 in the hospital in Inverness Scotland he under a huge operation for bowel cancer and soon after the operation a huge duodenal ulcer burst. Our...
View Article15 LAR attest
Details of phpotp and Course Back Row: 1 - 2 - 3 - Reg Carroll - John Whiddett - Terry Craven Standing: Johnny Ness - Ernie Boardman - 3 - 4 - Marcus Proome - 6 On Chairs: Jimmy Crookes - Steve Stead -...
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Newsletter January 05 2014 Norman Stockton (DPay RhArmy) Rogues Gallery 50th ANNIVERSARY Roland Charles (15 LAR) Writes:- To all members of:- 15 LAR 06 Jan 1964 16 LAR 13 Jan 1964 17 LAR 20 Jan 1964...
View ArticleCORPORALS AND AIRMENS MESS NEW SARUM
CORPORALS AND AIRMENS MESS NEW SARUM By Brian Goodwin. I am attaching a very old picture taken in the Corporals and Airmens Mess sometime between Aug 1958 and early 1960. I can put names to most (as...
View ArticleGwelo Billycarts
By Darryl and Maureen Burlin (RhAF) A couple of photos from the Gwelo days. This was the first and last Billycart Derby, organised by 4th Gwelo Air Scouts and Cubs. It was in the winter around about...
View ArticleAlan Dewsbury
PASSING OF ALAN DEWSBURY MFC (Non Op) Alan (A.G.E.) Dewsbury passed away suddenly last evening, January 07 2014, here at Umdoni Retirement Village, Pennington, Natal, South Africa Funeral details will...
View ArticleIan Henderson and the US Marines
By Mike Norton Found this photograph from 2001 SEE PHOTOGRAPH Rear, Flight Lieutenant Ian Henderson (late) front row right Master Sergeant Rob Swietzer, US Marine Corps, other two also US Marines but...
View ArticleAircraft Spotting
By Ian Johnston Doing a bit of a family history and the attached photograph is of my late father who is standing on the right of the photo. SEE PHOTOGRAPH I know he arrived in Rhodesia in 1946/7 and I...
View ArticleCORPORALS AND AIRMENS MESS NEW SARUM Sensitive viewing
By Graham Preuveneers Two more photographs of the Corporals Mess at New Sarum, circa early 1970’s. (Sorry about the poor quality) End of Newsletter Thanks to Graham for sharing his memories with ORAFs....
View ArticleJim Light
It is with very heavy hearts that we tell you that our dad Jim Light passed away last night. We would like to thank everyone for all the support, messages and prayers during dad\'s illness. Love Debbie...
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Stephen Rhynas KIA WW 2 Rogues Gallery 32 LAR 40th ANNIVERSARY - JANUARY 28 Bill Watt (RhAF) Writes:- Had a thought recently and chatted to a couple of fellow 32 LAR (attested January 28, 1974) guys...
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R.A. (Karate) Carruthers-Smith Rogues Gallery DAILY REMINDERS - January 14 1979 The record of the helicopter mid air collision reported as January 14, 1979 is incorrect. It should read January 02,...
View ArticleAlouette at Sundown at Mana Pools
Marcus Main-Baillie (RhAF) Writes:- Loved the article \"African Sunsets\" sure to upset those not here. Thought you would like this sunset taken at Mana Pools ! See Photograph 1 John Britton (RhAF...
View ArticleRefuelling The Alouette 3
By Geoff Dartnall 1. In the beginning there was wobble pumps. Reliable, but slow, heavy and hard work. Pumping in 2 or 3 hundred litres built muscles (ask Brian Warren) but kept the aircraft grounded...
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