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Well we can't get enough of this. Mike I say again I salute you, you and all with you saved Salisbury and protected my family and others whilst we were on call up
Wonderful interview again and so well worth the listen. I operated in all of the TTL's that Mike referenced and it brought back many memories. The Rhodesian farmer was a unique breed, the likes of whom we will never see again; tough as nails, proud and stubborn to a fault. Thanks so much to Mike for sharing Owen and Dawn's incredible stories and a huge shout out to our good friend John who continues to do such an amazing job with humility and grace. Respect to you all. Salute.
I am from the Musana Area (Rutope Business Centre) and most of the areas/features in this episode I am familiar with... Frascat Farm, Guwa Store, Chikwaka, Juru and the Nyagui river. So as Mike tells the stories I can perfectly visualise the action... Thanks for yet another exciting piece gentlemen.
Tatenda Mike and John for yet again another interesting view of the bush war . The Rhodesian farmers were resilient, versatile , cunning and battle hardened. Their land was their country , they did their bit to defend their country and people and their families without fear and without any payment or compensation! The only time they complained is when there was no rain for their crops .. Lol 😂 . When I lived in Gwelo we did a lot of work for the farmers and they always were extremely generous giving out their produce and livestock as gratitude for the work we did to keep their equipment and vehicles mobile . Much respect goes out to them all , especially their wives who dealt with a lot of uncertainty, fear and we’re not afraid to confront their enemies. Thanks John and Hannes for your continued commitment to this series. It’s always appreciated and look forward to more . Stay well Mike , god bless you all 🙏🏻 Hamba gashe !
Thanks again for this incredible account of sheer bravery. Well done Owen and Dawn Connor for sharing your experiences and also to the team who produces this series. Thank you!
The RPD is a 7.62x39mm light machine gun developed in the Soviet Union. RPD stands for Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova, English: Degtyaryov hand-held machine gun
One of the best lmgs for infantry on the move. High rate of fire. Most users modified a kidney pouch to carry a 100 round belt. The SAS had some modifications to shorten the weapon.
Mike, I never even heard mention of the RPD during our bush war. I served in the SA Air Force from 1969 to 2014. I flew C160s from ‘82 to mid ‘85 and C130s from mid 85 to ‘98. I did a lot of work with our Recces, but never came across the RPD. Besides our weapons, I only heard of the AK and SKS.
There was also the 3 of us in the armored crocodile. That mad 15. 5 to 1. Lynx and praw made all the difference with accurate strikes. The captured section commander told us there were 30 externally trained insurgents and 40 locally trained with sks rifles. Most of the dead were the externally trained ones which I think made the others turn and run.
On the subject of fear. I think as conscripts we were tust too young and ignorant to realise it was our own life at risk. In my mind the attitude was "It won't be me but it might be someone near me". Kind of an illusion of imortality.
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Thanks gentleman for the great interview. Those farmers were very brave.
Respect to all. Heroes.
Well we can't get enough of this. Mike I say again I salute you, you and all with you saved Salisbury and protected my family and others whilst we were on call up
Wonderful interview again and so well worth the listen. I operated in all of the TTL's that Mike referenced and it brought back many memories. The Rhodesian farmer was a unique breed, the likes of whom we will never see again; tough as nails, proud and stubborn to a fault. Thanks so much to Mike for sharing Owen and Dawn's incredible stories and a huge shout out to our good friend John who continues to do such an amazing job with humility and grace. Respect to you all. Salute.
There are plenty of tough, courageous farmers south of the Limpopo. (No disrespect to Rhodesia's farmers intended).
Thanks Mike and John. Some more of these please. Wonderful wonderful stories.
I am from the Musana Area (Rutope Business Centre) and most of the areas/features in this episode I am familiar with...
Frascat Farm, Guwa Store, Chikwaka, Juru and the Nyagui river. So as Mike tells the stories I can perfectly visualise the action...
Thanks for yet another exciting piece gentlemen.
Thanks Nemiah 🙏🏼
Thank you for another very good interview
Another smashing interview. Bravo.
Tatenda Mike and John for yet again another interesting view of the bush war . The Rhodesian farmers were resilient, versatile , cunning and battle hardened. Their land was their country , they did their bit to defend their country and people and their families without fear and without any payment or compensation! The only time they complained is when there was no rain for their crops .. Lol 😂 . When I lived in Gwelo we did a lot of work for the farmers and they always were extremely generous giving out their produce and livestock as gratitude for the work we did to keep their equipment and vehicles mobile . Much respect goes out to them all , especially their wives who dealt with a lot of uncertainty, fear and we’re not afraid to confront their enemies. Thanks John and Hannes for your continued commitment to this series. It’s always appreciated and look forward to more . Stay well Mike , god bless you all 🙏🏻 Hamba gashe !
Thanks again for this incredible account of sheer bravery. Well done Owen and Dawn Connor for sharing your experiences and also to the team who produces this series. Thank you!
Guys Lekker interview, thank you and take care 🙏🤜🤛👍.
Respect!
The big picture is certainly unfolding before our eyes John. Keep them coming. I know most of the weapon acronyms, but RPD has me flummoxed.
The RPD is a 7.62x39mm light machine gun developed in the Soviet Union. RPD stands for Ruchnoy Pulemyot Degtyaryova, English: Degtyaryov hand-held machine gun
One of the best lmgs for infantry on the move. High rate of fire.
Most users modified a kidney pouch to carry a 100 round belt.
The SAS had some modifications to shorten the weapon.
Thanks John and Mike for the info. Much appreciated.
@@stuartspoffee6113 pleasure
Rpd was the standard squad lmg to soviet forces as the mag was
to nato
Mike, I never even heard mention of the RPD during our bush war. I served in the SA Air Force from 1969 to 2014. I flew C160s from ‘82 to mid ‘85 and C130s from mid 85 to ‘98. I did a lot of work with our Recces, but never came across the RPD. Besides our weapons, I only heard of the AK and SKS.
Just to wish Tom Thomas, mentioned in this episode, a speedy recovery in hospital, where he suffering with a COVID infection.
Please wish him well from me please
12 against 75..... you gotta feel sorry for the 75.
There was also the 3 of us in the armored crocodile. That mad 15.
5 to 1.
Lynx and praw made all the difference with accurate strikes.
The captured section commander told us there were 30 externally trained insurgents and 40 locally trained with sks rifles.
Most of the dead were the externally trained ones which I think made the others turn and run.
@@mikenorton3294 aaah, those were the days! I lived at 150, Enterprise Rd Highlands, during the 70's. That first cigarette after a contact, bliss!
On the subject of fear. I think as conscripts we were tust too young and ignorant to realise it was our own life at risk.
In my mind the attitude was "It won't be me but it might be someone near me".
Kind of an illusion of imortality.
I thought I was bullet proof as a teenager. I'm a bit wiser now at 64 ;)
The terrorists are the supposed heroes, NOT ON MY WATCH...!!!!