Alberto-Joaquim Chipande leads a 12-man FRELIMO squad in an ambush against the administrative post at Chai, Cabo Delgado. One Portuguese policeman is killed, and two are wounded. This is the official start of the war.
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
A Portuguese Air Force F-84 Thunderjet being loaded with ordnance in the 1960s, at Luanda Air Base.
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group C Squadron 22 SAS, Rhodesia
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Rhodesian Bush War
helluva awkward spot!
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Please support this project and FEEL FREE to contribute any information
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War
CLASSIC !!!!!!! A Beer Ticket issued to SADF troops – you got 2 a night
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War
Ratel 90 in the Bush – camping
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War
Impala MkII firing a salvo of rockets
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group South African Border War
AM3.C Bosbok over the OA
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Koevoet (SWAPOL TIN)
Ruggie Erasmus
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Koevoet (SWAPOL TIN)
Koevoet teams gathering to move out on patrol in the vast Ovambo hinterland.
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Greg McEwan-Marriott posted in the group Koevoet (SWAPOL TIN)
Hunting from inside the Casspir
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Where can I view the map and contribute? I have some bits and pieces on specific dates and locations I can add, as well as photos during this time and notes by some of the pilots. Strikes by 2 Sqn and 85CFS during ops Rekstok.