Dick Paxton

Dick Paxton

by | Sep 17, 2025 | 7 Squadron RRAF, 8 Squadron RRAF, Rhodesian Units | 0 comments

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 Rhodesian SAS soldier. Dick knew...

Juan Miguel Benítez Fernández

by | Sep 16, 2025 | Cuban Units | 0 comments

Cangamba, at nightfall on 7 August 1983, there was a heavy firefight in front of Sector No. 1 as UNITA advanced from the houses, shouting, and the defenders were forced to retreat. The artillery fire destroyed the last remaining BRDM. In Sector No. 3, Cuban...
Aníbal Esteves Macedo

Aníbal Esteves Macedo

by | Sep 16, 2025 | Portuguese Units | 0 comments

Mortar Platoon 1034 – Rank Corporal   Military Rank: First Corporal Mortar Pointer (1.º Cabo Apontador de Morteiro). Military Unit: Pelotão de Morteiros 1034, attached to the Companhia de Artilharia 1453. Mobilization: Mobilized by Infantry Regiment 15 to...