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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.

  The Elite: the story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service - Barbara Cole - Paperbackin good condition. Barbara Cole's "The Elite" is the the singular cornerstone book on the Rhodesian Special Air Service, one of the most formidable fighting forces in the world. They operated almost exclusively across the Rhodesian border during the long bitter bush war undertaking deep-penetration missions against insurgents being harboured inside neighbouring Mozambique and Zambia. There were missions into Botswana too and at one stage. They were operating without benefit of passport in all three neighbouring black territories at the same time. Long before the war escalated and the whole region became their battlefield, secret clandestine missions across the border were undertaken by Special Air Service operators, Later, when the situation intensified, they were responsible for some of the most audacious and highly sensitive missions of the war. Yet little is known of this highly-professional Special Force unit which had its beginnings in the days of the Malayan Emergency and like its parent unit. the British SAS. boasted the coveted and very apt motto. Who Dares Wins. Fought against the magic and madness of a changing Africa, against almost insuperable odds, against two terrorist armies who were aided and abetted by the armies of their host nations and backed by Russia and China, two of the world's superpowers, the role of the Special Air Service was unique. The Commander of Combined Operations, Lieutenant-General Peter Walls, while reluctant to single out any one unit, was to acknowledge this after the war.      

  The Elite: the story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service - Barbara Cole - Paperback in good condition, few photographs loose. Barbara Cole's "The Elite" is the the singular cornerstone book on the Rhodesian Special Air Service, one of the most formidable fighting forces in the world. They operated almost exclusively across the Rhodesian border during the long bitter bush war undertaking deep-penetration missions against insurgents being harboured inside neighbouring Mozambique and Zambia. There were missions into Botswana too and at one stage. They were operating without benefit of passport in all three neighbouring black territories at the same time. Long before the war escalated and the whole region became their battlefield, secret clandestine missions across the border were undertaken by Special Air Service operators, Later, when the situation intensified, they were responsible for some of the most audacious and highly sensitive missions of the war. Yet little is known of this highly-professional Special Force unit which had its beginnings in the days of the Malayan Emergency and like its parent unit. the British SAS. boasted the coveted and very apt motto. Who Dares Wins. Fought against the magic and madness of a changing Africa, against almost insuperable odds, against two terrorist armies who were aided and abetted by the armies of their host nations and backed by Russia and China, two of the world's superpowers, the role of the Special Air Service was unique. The Commander of Combined Operations, Lieutenant-General Peter Walls, while reluctant to single out any one unit, was to acknowledge this after the war.      

As Per Scans.THE ELITE:THE STORY OF THE RHODESIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE HARDCOVER By BARBARA COLE. Dust jacket as per scans.Toning around the edges of the pages.No Tears of the pages.One word & date written in pen one page in the beginning. PLEASE NO FOREIGN BIDDERS FROM OTHER COUNTRIES !  SHIPPING WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA ONLY !  SOLD AS IS

The Elite - The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service By: Barbara Cole ***Signed Copy*** A third edition hardcover published by Three Knights in 1985 Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author on the title page, Dustjacket is mostly complete, loss up to 1cm on spine top Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation abe #

The Elite - The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service By: Barbara Cole A second edition hardcover published by Three Knights in 1984 Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, no marks or inscriptions, dustjacket is complete but with light nick & tear to spine ends Packaging and Postage within South Africa R70.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

THE ELITE The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service  by BARBARA COLE Softcover published by Three Knights  ISBN 0 620 08517 7 No of pages; 449 including the Index This book is in fair condition, the cover cover has some creases. The name of a previous owner is written neatly on the first free page and some sellotape has been applied between the first free page and the title page.The binding is good.The extreme outer edges of the pages have turned slightly brown but still perfectly readable. For postage with a tracking number and within South Agrica please add R50.00  or e-mail me for an alternative shipping arrangement including outside of S A. If you buy more than one item from me and contact me before payment I will confirm a revised postal cost based on " combined " postage. Collection (Pietermaritzburg) can be arranged. Thank you.

The Elite - The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service By: Barbara Cole ***Scarce Limited Edition** A limited edition leatherbound hardcover in slipcase published by The Three Knights in 1984 Blue leather bound covers with gold writing to the spine, gold leaf to page ends, binding is tight & strong, Limited edition of 1500 not numbered & unsigned, Blue leather bookmark enclosed with book, an unread copy. Complete with blue leatherette card slipcase There has been no numbered copies going past 900 put up for sale Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

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The Elite - The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service By: Barbara Cole ***Signed Copy*** A third edition hardcover published by Three Knights in 1985 Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author on the title page, dustjacket is complete, small nick top of spine & spine has faded slightly Packaging and Postage within South Africa R70.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation Abe #

The Elite - The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service By: Barbara Cole ***Signed Copy*** A third impression hardcover published by Three Knights in 1985 Blue cover boards with gold writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, SIGNED by the author on the title page, foxing to firsst page, Dustjacket is complete clean & bright, a nice solid copy Postage within South Africa R50.00 Overseas abe # Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

The Elite: The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service   Hard cover with no dust jacket in good condition.            

The Elite: The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service - Signed by B. Cole and P Barlow    

THE ELITE The Story of the Rhodesian Special Air Service  by BARBARA COLE Softcover published by Three Knights  ISBN 0 620 08517 7 No of pages; 449 including the Index This book is in fair condition, the cover cover has some creases. The name of a previous owner is written neatly on the first free page and some sellotape has been applied between the first free page and the title page.The binding is good.The extreme outer edges of the pages have turned slightly brown but still perfectly readable. For postage with a tracking number and within South Agrica please add R50.00  or Postnet to Postnet (up to 5kg) at R105.00  or e-mail me for an alternative shipping arrangement including outside of S A. If you buy more than one item from me and contact me before payment I will confirm a revised postal cost based on " combined " postage. Collection (Pietermaritzburg) can be arranged. Thank you.