Rhodesia Regiment and #Rhodesian Air Force lads at the “Swamp”, circa. 1970s

Chillin’ on Lake Kariba, circa. 1970s.

#Rhodesian

1 Platoon, “A” Coy, 1st Battalion, #Rhodesian African Rifles, at the “sharp end” along the Lukosi River, keeping the peace at the end of the Bush War, 1980. #RAR

In those final weeks and months, their world would be turned upside down. Among Robert Mugabe’s many crimes was a “reform” of the military, by first forcing out former Rhodesian…Read More

#Rhodesian #INTAF (Internal Affairs) Paramilitary Operators, circa. 1970s.

#Eland Crew of #Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment, circa. late 1970s.

#Rhodesian mom, doing her part to defend a civilian convoy, circa. 1970s

Black Boots are comin’ to get you!

#BSAP (according to the caption online, but I can’t be sure) dog handlers dismounting to hunt for the terrs #Rhodesian #Alouette

A #Rhodesian Air Force Electric #Canberra

This was no drill. This was no simulation. Between 1964-1979, this was the every day reality in Rhodesia. It was not about race, it was not about politics, it was guys in the “bush” trying to survive. The war has long since ended, but should never be forgotten:

“The #Rhodesian fighting men, both black and white, knew they were fighting for the…Read More