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Buy Rhodesian Air Force. A Brief History 1947-1980. W.A Brent. for R350.00

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  A Pride Of Eagles: A History Of The Rhodesian Air Force - Beryl Salt  2015 edition. Soft cover, 760 pages. Very good condition; like new. Over 1kg. This is the story of military aviation in Rhodesia from the romantic days of 'bush' flying in the 1920's and '30s-when aircraft were refuelled from jerrycans and landing grounds were often the local golf course-to the disbandment of the Rhodesian Air Force (RhAF) on Zimbabwean independence in 1980. In 1939 the tiny Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) became the first to take up battle stations even before the outbreak of the Second World War. The three Rhodesian squadrons served with distinction in East Africa, the Western Desert, Italy and Western Europe. At home Rhodesia became a vast training ground for airmen from across the Empire-from Britain, the Commonwealth and even Greece. After the war, Rhodesia, on a negligible budget, rebuilt its air force, equipping it with Ansons, Spitfires, Vampires, Canberras, Hunters and Alouettes. Following UDI, the unilateral declaration of independence from Britain in 1965, international sanctions were imposed, resulting in many remarkable and groundbreaking innovations, particularly in the way of ordnance. The bitter 'bush war' followed in the late 1960s and '70s, with the RhAF in the vanguard of local counter-insurgency operations and audacious pre-emptive strikes against vast guerrilla bases in neighbouring Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana and as far afield as Angola and Tanzania. With its ageing fleet, including C-47 'Dakotas' that had been at Arnhem, the RhAF was able to wreak untold havoc on the enemy, Mugabe's ZANLA and Nkomo's ZIPRA. The late author took over 30 years in writing this book; the result is a comprehensive record that reflects the pride, professionalism and dedication of what were some of the world's finest airmen of their time. Paperback, 856 pages, 800 photos, 70 diagrams & maps SECOND EDITION: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2015

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This is the story of military aviation in Rhodesia from the romantic days of 'bush' flying in the 1920's and '30s-when aircraft were refuelled from jerrycans and landing grounds were often the local golf course-to the disbandment of the Rhodesian Air Force (RhAF) on Zimbabwean independence in 1980. In 1939 the tiny Royal Rhodesian Air Force (RRAF) became the first to take up battle stations even before the outbreak of the Second World War. The three Rhodesian squadrons served with distinction in East Africa, the Western Desert, Italy and Western Europe. At home Rhodesia became a vast training ground for airmen from across the Empire-from Britain, the Commonwealth and even Greece. After the war, Rhodesia, on a negligible budget, rebuilt its air force, equipping it with Ansons, Spitfires, Vampires, Canberras, Hunters and Alouettes. Following UDI, the unilateral declaration of independence from Britain in 1965, international sanctions were imposed, resulting in many remarkable and groundbreaking innovations, particularly in the way of ordnance. The bitter 'bush war' followed in the late 1960s and '70s, with the RhAF in the vanguard of local counter-insurgency operations and audacious pre-emptive strikes against vast guerrilla bases in neighbouring Mozambique, Zambia and Botswana and as far afield as Angola and Tanzania. With its ageing fleet, including C-47 'Dakotas' that had been at Arnhem, the RhAF was able to wreak untold havoc on the enemy, Mugabe's ZANLA and Nkomo's ZIPRA. The late author took over 30 years in writing this book; the result is a comprehensive record that reflects the pride, professionalism and dedication of what were some of the world's finest airmen of their time. Paperback, 856 pages, 800 photos, 70 diagrams & maps SECOND EDITION: PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2015

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A Pride of Eagles - A Definitive History of the Rhodesian Air Force 1920-1980 By: Beryl Salt *** Signed Limited Edition*** A scarce SIGNED Limited Edition Nbr 80/100 published by Covos Day in 2001 Blue leatherette covers with gold writing to the spine and front cover, binding is tight and strong, no marks or inscriptions, SIGNED by the author on the presentation page, a very nice copy clean like new, 1002 pages a heavy book, a nice collectors piece Postage within South Africa R100.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation **TONY**  

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At last! The history of the Rhodesian Light Infantry. Weve seen the stories of the more glamorous Selous Scouts, the SAS and the Rhodesian Air Force, but very little about the RLI, often underrated, but arguably one of the most effective counter-insurgency units of all time. This was the unit that brought the Fireforce concept to the worlds attention - the devastatingly ruthless airborne envelopment and annihilation of a guerrilla enemy. Dubbed The Killing Machine by Charles D. Melson, chief historian of the US Marine Corps, the RLI was a veritable foreign legion with over 20 diverse nationalities serving in her ranks. The RLI, a truly international airborne battalion, comprising of over 20 nationalities, fought the bitter Zimbabwean bush war for 15 years against the overwhelming tide of communist-trained guerrillas. Kill rates dont win wars, but during its brief 19-year history, it is estimated that the RLI accounted for between 12,000 and 15,000 enemy guerrillas, for the loss of 135 men. RLI soldiers were recipients of four Silver Crosses and 42 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. An RLI trooper holds the world record for operational parachute descents - a staggering 73 op jumps - most under 500 feet! A glossy coffee-table, pictorial format with hundreds of colour photos, maps, rolls, honours and awards. It is not intended as a definitive history but, with more of a classic scrapbook feel, the presentation attempts to capture the essence of this fine unit - what it was like to be a troopie, one of the ouens. We have accessed a host of unique, previously unpublished photos and illustrative material and many former RLI members have embraced the project, generously contributing photos, memorabilia and anecdotes. Ian Smith has written his tribute in the front and the foreword is by the last CO, Lieutenant-Colonel Charlie Aust. PAPERBACK: 544 PAGES WITH  1,800 b/w illustrations & maps.  Published June 2007

THE WAR HISTORY OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA;  J F MACDONALD  1939 -1945; Volume 1 and Volume 2 ; both Hardcovers; Published by Authority of the Goverment of Southern Rhodesia; Volume 1; 1947; Volume II; 1950; Volume I; No. of Pages; 353 ; Volume II;  Pages from 355 to 673  ;  (Volume II  also has addit. Pages for; A " Roll of Honour  "; Honours and Awards (Medals) and an Index) Condition; Both books are in very (very) condition  (neither of them have dust jackets); Neither of these books have any writing added. Volume II  has a certificate of presentation; " Presentation by the Southern Rhodesia Government to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the Second World War " ;   As per the photographs the corners of both books have some very minor " bumping ".  Both books have no browning of the paper. No tears and very good tight binding.  Please refer further down for more information on the conditiom of the spines and covers Shipping (within South Africa)  Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg     (addit. books may be included  - up to 5kg) then -   PLEASE ADD R100.00   Or the Cost of a courier arranged by me or the Buyer for the account of the Buyer. Buyers from outside of SA can contact me for a postal quote. The photographs below include; Some of the Index references of the Southern Rhodesian Air Force ; Reference to the 1st South African Infantry Division and the 6th South African Armoured Division; Note the photographs below including the 2 showing  the Spine   with very minor damage at the top of the spine. Also NOTE  the photograph showing the slight warping of the cover.  

THE WAR HISTORY OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA;  J F MACDONALD  1939 -1945; 2 Volumes  Hardcovers; Published by Authority of the Goverment of Southern Rhodesia; Volume 1; 1947; Volume II; 1950; Volume I; No. of Pages; 353 ; Volume II;  Pages from 355 to 673  ;  (Volume II  also has addit. Pages for; A " Roll of Honour  "; Honours and Awards (Medals) and an Index) Condition; Both books are in very (very) condition  (neither of them have dust jackets); Neither of these books have any writing added. Volume II  has a certificate of presentation; " Presentation by the Southern Rhodesia Government to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the Second World War " ;   As per the photographs the corners of both books have some very minor " bumping ".  Both books have no browning of the paper. No tears and very good tight binding.  Please refer further down for more information on the conditiom of the spines and covers Shipping (within South Africa)  Postnet to Postnet for a parcel of up to 5kg     (addit. books may be included  - up to 5kg) then -   PLEASE ADD R100.00   Or the Cost of a courier arranged by me or the Buyer for the account of the Buyer. Buyers from outside of SA can contact me for a postal quote. The photographs below include; Some of the Index references of the Southern Rhodesian Air Force ; Reference to the 1st South African Infantry Division and the 6th South African Armoured Division; Note the photographs below including the 2 showing  the Spine   with very minor damage at the top of the spine. Also NOTE  the photograph showing the slight warping of the cover.  

This book is the third in a trilogy of books about aspects of flying training in the SAAF. The earlier books are FACTA NOSTRA VIVENT and GOING AROUND AGAIN by the same author. Langebaanweg has a long and important history as a SAAF air base. This book with its many pages of colour photographs is a modest attempt to record a small piece of history. It is not an official record but a scrapbook of memories. Chapters include: A short history of Langebaanweg Air Force Base, flying the Spitfire, the Vampire and the Impala MB 326M. Other  contributors include  memories  of retired  AFB Langebaanweg Commanding Officers, the  secret training  of Rhodesian pilots and over 100interesting, amusing and personal stories and reminiscences from people who remember  times and events from the post-war Spitfire days in the nineteen fifties  through  to the  departure  of  the  Impalas  in  1993. There are  tables  of accidents  (courtesy  historian  Steve Mclean) and  a full  history  of  the  SAAF Vampire (courtesy Geoff Timms and The De Havilland Society). A detailed paper (in Afrikaans by Sophia de Preez also details the early base history (courtesy Military Society). COMPILED BY: ANDREW EMBLETON First Published in June 2017, hardcover, 342 pages with colour photos.

1986. Hard cover. A4 size. 168 pages. Very good condition. Gift inscription. Fox spots in front and back. Over 1kg. The Elite: Rhodesian Special Air Service Pictorial by Barbara Cole is an account of the secret exploits of the Elite Regiment, based on interviews with the people involved in the SAS's many and varied operations, the heroes of an era. It is a history of high adventure and daring, courage and humanism.  

The crashes of Air Rhodesia Flight RH825 and Air Rhodesia Flight RH827 were two of the deadliest aviation incidents in the history of Zimbabweand they werent accidents. In this in-depth exploration of a little-known piece of southern African history, Ian Pringle tells a true story of terrorism, sabotage, and survival. Pringle, who lived in Rhodesia at the time of the crashes, collected interviews from survivors, witnesses, pilots, ground staff, accident investigators, family members, and experts. These testimonies reveal stories of heroism and courage in the wake of a major tragedy. Air Rhodesia Flight RH825 was the first airliner ever to be shot down by Russian surface-to-air guided missile. The surviving passengers tell the story of the crash and its horrific aftermath. Five months later, Air Rhodesia Flight RH827 was downed in the same way. This time, there were no survivors. In addition to presenting vivid first-person testimonies, Pringle examines how the attacksand the ensuing collective rage of the Rhodesian people at those responsiblecontributed to the instability of the country. He shows how these tragedies indirectly led to the rise of Robert Mugabe and laid the groundwork for a very different future for the African nation. Paperback, 240 pages.