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#Rhodesian 1st Field Regiment Mess circa. 1970s. What a time it was!
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Portuguese mercenaries fight for the Front National de Libération de l’Angola ( #FNLA) during the Angolan War for Independence, 1975
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Artur Freitas (right) and two of his comrades of the Companhia de Caçadores nº 312. This photograph was reposted with the permission of this elite ex- Portuguese Caçadore.
The world ” Caçadore ” translates to English as “Hunter”, with Caçadore units in the Portuguese Army dating back to 18th century, and earning a legendary status as elite ligh…Read More
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Flight Lieutenant Dick Paxton, in his “fighting order” while flying for the 8 Squadron, Rhodesian Air Force.
He commissioned as a helicopter pilot in the Rhodesian Air Force, seeing active service throughout the Rhodesian Bush War. He was shot down twice by enemy fire, most notably during Operation Uric while he had flown to medevac a wounded…Read More
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Two soldiers of the #Rhodesian African Rifles, 1976. #RAR
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