Troop, Rhodesian Light Infantry

Trooper, Rhodesian Light Infantry, 1979

Men of the Rhodesian Light Infantry Aboard a Rhodesian Air Force Alouette III Helicopter ready for #Fireforce

Fireforce is a variant of the military tactic of vertical envelopment of a target by helicopter-borne and parachute infantry developed by the Rhodesian Security Forces during the Rhodesian Bush War. Regiments involved included the…Read More

Nick Koekemoer (Koekie). Sergeant in the #RLI

Rhodesian Light Infantry, shortly (pun intended) after short-shorts were banned from use by higher authorities, circa. 1978. It was no surprise that the republic capitulated shortly afterwards. Sad reacts only! #RLI

Rhodesian Light Infantry troopies having a mobile lunch break while participating in convoy ops, circa. 1978

As the war progressed, roads became more dangerous in rural Rhodesia with terrorist ambushes, and troopies from the regular army, Guard Force and #INTAF joined civilian convoys for extra security. #RLI

1 Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry, Mount Darwin, circa. 1970s #RLI

3 Commando, Rhodesian Light Infantry jumpers, circa. 1970s #RLI

The only thing a #Bedford is good for, is getting stuck! Rhodesian Light Infantry troopies in a bit of a pickle, circa. 1970s #RLI