The steady tactical advance begun by FAPLA on 2/6/87 has remain unchecked by UNITA and they are now at the source of the Chambinga River. In response to this Operation Moduler is launched with the establishment of Col. Jock Harris’ TAC HQ south of the Lomba River. Present at this TAC HQ is Colonel Mo Oelshig (SADF Liaison Officer with UNITA) and Colonel Piet Mulder from Rundu. The planning for Operation Moduler is fine-tuned from this TAC HQ
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XO BBHQ posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
A. Cardoso Martins next to the sign indicating #Nangololo Airport (Altitude 892 m), January 28, 1971
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XO BBHQ posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
Cangamba 1969 #Noratlas
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XO BBHQ posted in the group South African Border War
Cutline
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XO BBHQ posted in the group South African Border War
Ovambo Mamba
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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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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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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
A #T-6 in the Vila Cabral area
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
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 a normal collaboration with the Portuguese Air Force
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
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Danny Roxo posted in the group Portuguese Colonial Wars
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