This was no drill. This was no simulation. Between 1964-1979, this was the every day reality in Rhodesia. It was not about race, it was not about politics, it was guys in the “bush” trying to survive. The war has long since ended, but should never be forgotten:

“The #Rhodesian fighting men, both black and white, knew they were fighting for the…Read More

“Kwese Kwese” – EVERYWHERE! The motto of the #Rhodesian Guard Force

Some pretty high energy blokes! Commandant Horst Schobesberger in the black Commando sweater, and short-shorts inspecting members of the Rhodesian Guard Force, circa. 1970s

These men played a critical role ensuring internal security during the Rhodesian Bush War

#Rhodesian 1st Field Regiment Mess circa. 1970s. What a time it was!

Two soldiers of the #Rhodesian African Rifles, 1976. #RAR

#Rhodesian Mounted Infantry

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A #Hunter with a two-seat 3Vampire over the pestilential Zambezi Valley in about 1972 as nationalist incursions increased. AIR MARSHAL N. WALSH #Rhodesian

#Hunter FGA9 R1198 with an Aermacchi #AL-60 over the Victoria Falls in 1970. The latter type often carried a forward air controller. AVM I. HARVEY #Rhosesian

Wearing Royal #Rhodesian Air Force ‘assegai’ roundels, #Hunter FGA9 R1258 of 1 Squadron cuts a menacing pose over Lake Kariba during the period when the first attacks on insurgents were made. ROYAL RHODESIAN AIR FORCE