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Photos from Rhodesia
Kariba May 1966
Anne Shaw Writes:-
Thought these photos may be
of interest? The ones of Kariba were taken with a still camera of all six
gates open in May 1966. They were only opened for 48 hours. They did say
at the time that they would never ever fully open all six again due to the
volume and force of the water having gauged such a big hole below the wall
which had to be repaired later. We as a family were camped at the original
Air Force camp site down from the airfield. Peter happened to have gone
into Kariba to stock up on essential and found out that all six gates were
open. We then all went back to Kariba that afternoon to witness an
historical event. It was quite amazing and very beautiful. Standing on the
dam wall was quite frightening with the vibrations and the pull of the
force of the water going through the gates.
Thanks to Anne for sharing her memories and photos with
ORAFs.
Refer: http://rhodesiaremembered.blogspot.com/2010/05/opening-of-kariba-6-floodgates-in-19666.html | 
