My dad was involved with the building of the Sable bomb disposal vehicle along with a very competent technical team. He personally built the moulds then cast the tracks out of polyurethane. My admiration for these gentlemen knows no bounds….trailblazers, each one of them. With so little resources they managed to stay far ahead of the rest of the world in so many aspects.
I was with 1 engineer squadron as a TF and also drove a pookie in the SE… as well as laying and breaching minefields this is a good interview Hanes Wessels
Yes please at last an engineer from the corps telling his story. So much of this division has never been told ! Tatenda Terry , John and Hannes ! My eldest brother was based in Redcliffe 5 engineer support squadron ! Respect to these guys !
A Sergeant of mine, Rob H***y, was killed by an elephant that had had its trunk blown off in the minefield near crooks corner. In another incident an engineer with a Labrador dog saved us from a boosted mine near Matibi 2 TTL. Why the engineer stopped us at that Y-junction to check the road ahead remains a mystery to me. Also, the minefield made us living at Vic Falls feel very secure. It was entirely covered by artillery and mortars, with twice daily perimeter patrols, but the bangs during the day and night from animals tripping the ploughshares kept us on edge non stop. Interesting times and a great talk from Terry who has an amazing memory. My eyes have been opened as to how much they did and what they were resposible for.
Wow what a great talk, so glad you got Terry on, worked with the sappers many times...great guys! My best mate from Plumtree, Clive Jennings was in the sappers and was killed lifting a booby trapped mine.
Awesome, yet more unsung heroes of the bush war finally getting their due! And RIP Capt. Charlie Small, a man so highly regarded by the Selous Scouts that he was the only person outside of the regiment to ever receive Selous Scouts para wings (#0031)!
So chuffed to watch this one, my father Cpl. Bryan Taylor KOAS serving with 2 Sqn Rhodesian Corps of Engineers near Makuti 1975. Salute to you brave warriors.
Terry was an exceptional Engineer officer who I never had the privilege to serve with, directly, during our war but his reputation truly preceded him. That coming from an 'infantry grunt' that might speak much of my openig sentence? The Corps of Engineers performed maginifcently and I will always respect them for what they did; these men and women were, indeed, a credit to the overall performance of our overall objective and they were ceratinly 'gold standard'. My unconditional respect to Ishe Terry and all of his fellow 'Holdfast' Brothers/
I salute all the sappers. Some of the bravest men I ever knew. Going in that minefield was not for the faint of heart and they did it regularly. Was privileged to be attached to 7 Comp Sqn for a brief time. Men of men.
I also made got a lift on a Namakura from Binge fishing camp to Bumi. We picked a army stick ,very professional guys who had been in the bush for three weeks. We came across a dead hippo. The army guys wanted the tusks and had me hanging onto the carcass whilst they hacked away. I couldn't get the smell out of the skin on my hands for a week. I used petrol and all sorts of solvents to get rid of the smell. Ugh
Whilst in the BSAP reserve, I remember clearing the roads in the mornings on Easter Highlands Tea Estate for land mines with a land rover with steel plates under the seats. Happy days humm. Thank christ we never found one. Also remember taking out the power line the valley when a visiting army stick, gave a demo of a 60mm terr morter captured. We all had a go and hit a power line .v Very embarrassing.
I now live in Texas. We killed our elephants 10,000 years ago. We need a high density mine field on our southern border. Ya need fewer guards and buzzards clean up the mess. Winner winner buzzard dinner. Stay safe. Texas Gunsmith
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My dad was involved with the building of the Sable bomb disposal vehicle along with a very competent technical team.
He personally built the moulds then cast the tracks out of polyurethane.
My admiration for these gentlemen knows no bounds….trailblazers, each one of them. With so little resources they managed to stay far ahead of the rest of the world in so many aspects.
I was with 1 engineer squadron as a TF and also drove a pookie in the SE… as well as laying and breaching minefields this is a good interview Hanes Wessels
Hi Nigel I was intake 146 and drove a pookie at area near mukimbura plus was laying AP mines there and at chapinga
Mike Hines
Yes please at last an engineer from the corps telling his story. So much of this division has never been told ! Tatenda Terry , John and Hannes ! My eldest brother was based in Redcliffe 5 engineer support squadron ! Respect to these guys !
A Sergeant of mine, Rob H***y, was killed by an elephant that had had its trunk blown off in the minefield near crooks corner. In another incident an engineer with a Labrador dog saved us from a boosted mine near Matibi 2 TTL. Why the engineer stopped us at that Y-junction to check the road ahead remains a mystery to me. Also, the minefield made us living at Vic Falls feel very secure. It was entirely covered by artillery and mortars, with twice daily perimeter patrols, but the bangs during the day and night from animals tripping the ploughshares kept us on edge non stop. Interesting times and a great talk from Terry who has an amazing memory. My eyes have been opened as to how much they did and what they were resposible for.
Another of the legions of amazing Rhodesians. Nothing seemed impossible to you people, nothing was insurmountable. Highest respects from Malaysia.
Good to see you are looking well Terry 👍
A fair description thus far of a great Corps, mostly under-rated, thank you Major Griffin, a friend and super CO. Respect.
Much appreciated!
Wow what a great talk, so glad you got Terry on, worked with the sappers many times...great guys!
My best mate from Plumtree, Clive Jennings was in the sappers and was killed lifting a booby trapped mine.
Awesome, yet more unsung heroes of the bush war finally getting their due! And RIP Capt. Charlie Small, a man so highly regarded by the Selous Scouts that he was the only person outside of the regiment to ever receive Selous Scouts para wings (#0031)!
So chuffed to watch this one, my father Cpl. Bryan Taylor KOAS serving with 2 Sqn Rhodesian Corps of Engineers near Makuti 1975. Salute to you brave warriors.
Against all odds - thankfully not forgotten
Thank you for the amazing story. I am originally from South Vietnam, living now in Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Terry was an exceptional Engineer officer who I never had the privilege to serve with, directly, during our war but his reputation truly preceded him. That coming from an 'infantry grunt' that might speak much of my openig sentence?
The Corps of Engineers performed maginifcently and I will always respect them for what they did; these men and women were, indeed, a credit to the overall performance of our overall objective and they were ceratinly 'gold standard'.
My unconditional respect to Ishe Terry and all of his fellow 'Holdfast' Brothers/
Absolutely agree.
Our Sappers were remarkable
That’s My dad 1:01 the man on the far right!
I salute all the sappers. Some of the bravest men I ever knew. Going in that minefield was not for the faint of heart and they did it regularly. Was privileged to be attached to 7 Comp Sqn for a brief time. Men of men.
Kudos to Rhodesian ingenuity!
My brother Owen was a Pookie driver. Much respect.
Incredible story thank you very much for doing this
Thank you for these stories, fantastic.
Thanks for listening
Great interview chaps. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Lekker informative interview.As usaul Rhodesian MO , beside our sanctions we always MUKK A PLAN. Pamberi our tribe and respect 🙏🤜🤛👍😉.
Enjoyed it as always
I also made got a lift on a Namakura from Binge fishing camp to Bumi. We picked a army stick ,very professional guys who had been in the bush for three weeks.
We came across a dead hippo. The army guys wanted the tusks and had me hanging onto the carcass whilst they hacked away.
I couldn't get the smell out of the skin on my hands for a week. I used petrol and all sorts of solvents to get rid of the smell. Ugh
Very interesting as always! Thank you
I really enjoyed my time in Boat squadron
Mike Hines I was one of the first drivers of the Pookie mine detection vehicles Was injured at mukimbura laying ap mines
Hello Mike, am doing some research on Rhodesian Engineers (I was a member-Capt Gericke) do you have an email where I can communicate with you.
I love the Zimbabwe bird on the bottom right John.
Thank you for noticing!
Whilst in the BSAP reserve, I remember clearing the roads in the mornings on Easter Highlands Tea Estate for land mines with a land rover with steel plates under the seats.
Happy days humm.
Thank christ we never found one. Also remember taking out the power line the valley when a visiting army stick, gave a demo of a 60mm terr morter captured. We all had a go and hit a power line .v
Very embarrassing.
Riveting and informative. Thanks
Astonishing that the wire mesh anti lift mine info never ever came to light, someone must know.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks John and Hannes and Terry and look forward to more on the Sappers. What became of Ralph Minnie and Sapper Byng..Mienie rather?
BING IS HERE IN RICHARDS BAY
@@poppabear117 Pse send regards from Intake 122 February to September 1972 Memories from the 9 Flames Pub at Brady He was also a brave man
Insightful interview guys, something new and fresh. BTW, I clocked the Zim bird hiding in the corner lol. Nice.
Well spotted! ;)
I now live in Texas. We killed our elephants 10,000 years ago. We need a high density mine field on our southern border. Ya need fewer guards and buzzards clean up the mess. Winner winner buzzard dinner. Stay safe. Texas Gunsmith
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Really?
A pookie saved my life