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XO BBHQ posted in the group Angolan / South African Border War
Ovambo Mamba
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XO BBHQ posted in the group 1 Reconnaissance Commando
picture is from Alexander Strachan’s Book “ 1 Recce”. Taken in the #Mozambique‘s “Russian Front” in the late 70’s. #Recce
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XO BBHQ posted in the group 1 Reconnaissance Commando
Where it all started. Many of the founding members of South Africa’s Special Forces unit 1 Reconnaissance Commando, known as Recces. October, 1972. #Recce
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XO BBHQ created the group
1 Reconnaissance Commando
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
A #T-6 in the Vila Cabral area
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
Roxo was driving a very old-fashioned Ford Consul , a gift from the Civil Governor . He also lived in a state house.
He was a sui generis driver. Normally at 25 km/h and in 3rd gear… passing over all obstacles, regardless of any road conditions.
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
In a normal collaboration with the Portuguese Air Force
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars in Africa
#Metangula was a Navy Naval Base in Mozambique, from which the marines would operate. The track can be seen on the right.
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Family photo taken between 1938/1940 in Mogadouro
In the back row:
from left: Daniel, Alípio (brother), Tax Guard Francisco Roxo (Daniel’s Father) Silvano (brother).In the front row:
left: Laura (a cousin) Aunt Elvira (Laura’s mother) Ana Clemente (stepmother) Unknown and Alfredo. - Load More Posts