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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Bush War

• 10 months, 3 weeks ago

RAR troops boarding Alouette III
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Bush War

• 10 months, 3 weeks ago

FireForce teams ready to go
Greg McEwan-Marriott

• 10 months, 4 weeks ago

List of Military assets and bases during the conflicts in Angola, Rhodesia and Mozambique

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Greg McEwan-Marriott

• 11 months ago

SAAF Mirage F1
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

• 11 months ago

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Greg McEwan-Marriott

• 11 months ago

Life in Africa
Greg McEwan-Marriott

• 11 months ago

A South African Puma helicopter dropping off some lightly-armed soldiers in Angola.
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

• 11 months ago

Readying for an op
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group 61 Mechanised Battalion Group

• 11 months ago

Bravo Coy, 61 Mech, Call sign 22 Zero. 1981, Ops Protea and Daisy.
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group 4 Special Forces Regiment

• 11 months ago

4 Recce team comes ashore
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

• 11 months ago

Intercepted signals message from Swapo
Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War

• 11 months ago

moving Olifant tanks up to the operational area
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We safeguard the truth of Africa’s conflicts from digital oblivion. Our archive curates and preserves vital historical records, personal stories, photos, and articles, ensuring these essential experiences are accessible for future generations

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SOUTH AFRICAN BORDER WAR

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RHODESIAN BUSH WAR

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PORTUGUESE WAR MOZAMBIQUE

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WAR STORIES

Reflections of a Soldier – Rhodesian Bush War
Killing Zone
The story of the Fiat G.91R fighter bombers operated by the Portuguese Air Force in Angola
South African Mirage F1’s versus Angolan MiG-23’s
Ken Gaudet on his time in the RLI and SADF Pathfinders

Units

Special Force HQ
1 South African Infantry Battalion
1 Special Service Bn
4 Recce
Koevoet

equipment

PT-76
M-4 Patmor
GAZ-66
BRDM-1
TM-46

OPERATIONS

Operation Klipklop
Operation Bucksaw
Operation Karton
Operation Seiljag 1
Operation Domino

Books

Iron Fist From The Sea
Ratel One Two
The War for Africa
From Tailhooker to Mudmover
32 Battalion

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TOPDECK PILOT’S GUIDE FOR SAAF C130

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Mozambican Revolution no.23, January-February 1966

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Oct

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Mozambique Revolution no.60, July-September 1974

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From military to civilian life : the case of retired Special Forces Operators

From Military To Civilian Life : The Case of Retired Special Forces Operators

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Vlamgat – The Story of the Mirage F1 in the South African Air Force

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Mozambican Revolution no.46, January-April 1966

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Soldier of Fortune [1981'06]

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Jun

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Operator’s Manual For PKM Machine Gun

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Art of War Papers. The Rhodesian African Rifles

The Rhodesian African Rifles – The Growth and Adaptation of a Multicultural Regiment through the Rhodesian Bush War, 1965-1980

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Mozambique Revolution no.55

Mozambique Revolution no.55, April-June 1973

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A Far Away War

A Far-Away War: Angola 1975-1989

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Mozambique Revolution no.58, January-March 1974

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Aermacchi MB-326KC Impala MK2 Performance Data

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Aermacchi MB-326KC Impala MK2 Flight Manual

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Mozambique Revolution no.61, Independence Issue 1975

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The Cuban Adventure – A Cuban Perspective of Air Operations in Angola

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine Jun 1985

Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Jun

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Mirage F1 Cyrano IV Radar Manual

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Mirage F1AZ NWS – Part 1 and 2

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Rhodesian SAS Combat Manual

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The Role Of The South African Air Force (SAAF During The SADF’s Cross-border Operations In Angola, November 1981-1982: A Historical Exploration

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1983 Jan

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The Cheetah RLI Souvenir October 1980

The Cheetah RLI Magazine – 1980-10

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Original Ops Briefing Slides – Modular, Hooper & Packer

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1985 Aug

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Soldier Of Fortune Magazine 1981 Mar

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SADF Workshop Repair Manual - 5.56mm R-4 Assault Rifle

SADF Workshop Repair Manual – 5.56mm R-4 Assault Rifle

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The War for Africa

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The Official Soviet AKM Manual: Operating Instructions for the 7.62mm Modernized Kalashnikov Rifle (AKM and AKMS) – Paladin Press

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Updated Cangamba
Place · 8 Jul 2026
Updated Mapai
Place · 8 Jul 2026
Updated 06 Aug 1969 Muera River Bridge – Diaca
Post Timeline · 8 Jul 2026

Maconde Plateau, northeastern Mozambique: on the route between the Muera River Bridge and Diaca, an ambush launched by…
Updated Black Day – Operation Sagres 3 – Aug 14, 1969
Post · 8 Jul 2026

As was customary for all operations, Captain Tomás held a meeting with the Lieutenants to plan the details…
Updated 14 Aug 1969 Maniamba Base
Post Timeline · 8 Jul 2026

Portuguese military unit 1st GC (Grupo de Combate) executed an operation (Operação Sagres 3) to destroy the Maniamba…
Updated Base Aérea Nº 8 (BA8) – Lourenço Marques
Base · 8 Jul 2026

Base Aérea Nº 8 (BA8), co-located with the civilian Mavalane Airport (now Maputo International Airport), served as the…

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Jan Andries Nel
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Johan D. Basson

BASES

Lubango AB
Nepara
Aeródromo Base Nº 5 (AB5) – Nacala
Miershoop
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