it's a privilege to listen to these wildly dangerous moments, spontaneously remembered. Great that they survived, dancing with their lives, to tell us now. Thankyou to each of them, and Koos, for the pleasure of these vids.
Stoutgatte! We Bats loved these guys! Lived next to SaafOps and the Chopper hangers at Ondangs when not in Angols. Had better relations with them than the rest of the Army.O, yes during Daisy after we shot up 60 terrs the pilots at the HAG had a small party at their choppers that night and let fly a 1000ft flare over the Taq HQ. The 32 motar group immediately opened up over them and the pilots shat their pants! haha Wild boys!
Wow. Het hierdie nou baie geniet. Baie dankie aan al die manne. Dit lyk my alle pilots van daai tyd was stoutgatte. Onthou toe ek ge-skydive het en op "boogies" gegaan het, het die pilots tot in die oggend ure gekuier en dan met net 'n paar uur se slaap weer vroegoggend begin vlieg. Ons het nie veel ge-worry nie, want ons wou net in die lug kom om uit te spring.
I never had the chance to thank the Alo team that saved my butt in 1988. I was with 32B north of Calueque dam facing the Cubans when I got a kidney stone. Just finished a submarine mission up the west coast. Had no time to acclimatize. Dehydrated walking a 30kg rucksack in subtropical Angola. Full of morphine I continued walking but the next day I was buggered. Migs had air superiority at that time. But an Alo and 2 Alo gunships flew in and picked me up in the middle of nowhere. I was done for. I do not know their names. They dropped me off at Ondangwa airstrip. Grateful to this day. Thank you.
Much Respect Gents, Great Banter, would be interisting to hear if the chaps were involved in the Rooivalk development especially from a tactics perspective?
Good evening Guys..I really enjoy all the various talks..but the Alos facinate me..Angelo Maranta won't remember me..I was a toddler in Estcourt..he was our wrestling club champion..many years later I followed his example setting..good days..God Bless
I have a question for one of the Neal, Steve, Angeloor Eugene. Did any of them ever serve with a chopper pilot who had the nickname Caveman (I think his surname was Harris)? I did a course at COLET with him and several other chopper pilots and a Navy Commander (Brackie Sward - R.I.P.). "Caveman" was a real charachter - I never saw him after that, but he really made an impression to this young (at the time) Petty Officer. Enjoyed this show and appreciate you not censoring some of the language - that mekes it a lot more real
I often hear the name (Marianne Vloosh) excuse my english rubbish spelling, can someone point me to this place, I have scoured google earth and can`t find it.
It is the extreme western side on the border between Namibia and Angola. It is + - 100 to 120 to west coast. The place itself in a shepherded hook on the river bank.
Koos, whilst I remember us using foul language on the border, we never used that language in front of ladies. Your audience includes ladies and young girls. I certainly would not show this to my grand daughter. Kom ouens let us not be remembered as a bunch of foul mouther fuil gatte
The word Neil was looking for was „spanbou“ . Teamwork. So important when you got each other’s back’s. Salute
it's a privilege to listen to these wildly dangerous moments, spontaneously remembered. Great that they survived, dancing with their lives, to tell us now. Thankyou to each of them, and Koos, for the pleasure of these vids.
Stoutgatte! We Bats loved these guys! Lived next to SaafOps and the Chopper hangers at Ondangs when not in Angols. Had better relations with them than the rest of the Army.O, yes during Daisy after we shot up 60 terrs the pilots at the HAG had a small party at their choppers that night and let fly a 1000ft flare over the Taq HQ. The 32 motar group immediately opened up over them and the pilots shat their pants! haha Wild boys!
Ja and remember the pencil flare fights we used to have, lekker man lekker.😁
Wow. Het hierdie nou baie geniet. Baie dankie aan al die manne. Dit lyk my alle pilots van daai tyd was stoutgatte. Onthou toe ek ge-skydive het en op "boogies" gegaan het, het die pilots tot in die oggend ure gekuier en dan met net 'n paar uur se slaap weer vroegoggend begin vlieg. Ons het nie veel ge-worry nie, want ons wou net in die lug kom om uit te spring.
Lekker to hear the guys chatting together like that. Thanks, that was really a special privilege to listen too!
Beautiful stories gentlemen. Grew up with stories like this from my dad. What a life!!!
Great to see you and hear the Seniors flying the flag and sharing experiences!!! Appreciate it very much! Salute and respect!
I never had the chance to thank the Alo team that saved my butt in 1988. I was with 32B north of Calueque dam facing the Cubans when I got a kidney stone. Just finished a submarine mission up the west coast. Had no time to acclimatize. Dehydrated walking a 30kg rucksack in subtropical Angola. Full of morphine I continued walking but the next day I was buggered. Migs had air superiority at that time. But an Alo and 2 Alo gunships flew in and picked me up in the middle of nowhere. I was done for. I do not know their names. They dropped me off at Ondangwa airstrip. Grateful to this day. Thank you.
Come tell that story, we have two Allo Flight Engineers here as presenters, Koos
Had the excellent opportunity and privilege to meet Blackie & Neall for lunch this week. Thank you guys.. "saame drinkin" 👌👊
oooo I llove this .Blessings Koos.
Fantastic thank you Salute
Enjoyed this "pis-trekkery" so much you ysters.
Great convesation!
Much Respect Gents, Great Banter, would be interisting to hear if the chaps were involved in the Rooivalk development especially from a tactics perspective?
Oresome enjoyed this so much great memories
Thank You Manne, thanks Koos!
Good evening Guys..I really enjoy all the various talks..but the Alos facinate me..Angelo Maranta won't remember me..I was a toddler in Estcourt..he was our wrestling club champion..many years later I followed his example setting..good days..God Bless
Hi Fred, where about do you live now ?
@@ginomaranta2972 hello Gino..I'm in Pietermaritzburg KZN
@@ginomaranta2972 Hi Gino..I wish to know more of Angelo and his life story..
Absolutely fantastic!!!!!!
Salute / Saluut .
Blougat !!
Lanklaas gehoor .
I have a question for one of the Neal, Steve, Angeloor Eugene. Did any of them ever serve with a chopper pilot who had the nickname Caveman (I think his surname was Harris)? I did a course at COLET with him and several other chopper pilots and a Navy Commander (Brackie Sward - R.I.P.). "Caveman" was a real charachter - I never saw him after that, but he really made an impression to this young (at the time) Petty Officer. Enjoyed this show and appreciate you not censoring some of the language - that mekes it a lot more real
Hi Stephen, don't recall the nickname Caveman, will check with the other guys and respond accordingly.
Angelo maranta is my uncle 💪 proud to be his family
I often hear the name (Marianne Vloosh) excuse my english rubbish spelling, can someone point me to this place, I have scoured google earth and can`t find it.
ua-cam.com/users/results?search_query=marienfluss+namibia, Koos
@@LegacyConversations Thanks Koos
Wow that`s a long way from home. Loving the air crews telling their stories.
It is the extreme western side on the border between Namibia and Angola. It is + - 100 to 120 to west coast. The place itself in a shepherded hook on the river bank.
Koos, whilst I remember us using foul language on the border, we never used that language in front of ladies. Your audience includes ladies and young girls. I certainly would not show this to my grand daughter. Kom ouens let us not be remembered as a bunch of foul mouther fuil gatte