Newsletter - July 31 2011

[Eddy Norris]

 

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Newsletter July 31 2011 Gerry Grindley   (Direct Entry) (Gerry whilst on 4 Squadron. Circa mid to late 1960's ) Rogues Gallery NEW MEMBERS Skippy and Lana Mitchell Sign in from RSA. He was with the Rhodesian Army Steve and Colleen Bardwell Sign in from RSA. Dave & Lyn Rawlins Sign in from Zimbabwe Dave was Rhodesian Army Grahame Wilson Signs in from RSA. Graham was Rhodesian Army. MISSING PERSONS Shumba Taylor (RhAF) Writes:- Does anyone know the where about's or the e-mail  Brian Amos can be contacted on. Replies to ora...@gmail.com CHAS KEANLY IN THE U.K. Chris Nineham (RhAF Writes:- We must be getting old. Look at the table, each one has a pair of specs in front of them. I do notice that the beer takes pride and place though, good for them. Refer:  http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538318#662918 MAGARUQUE SCUBA DIVING Shumba Taylor (RhAF) Writes:- I remember the wonderful trip we all had to that island. Please let Archie know that a pic of ALL of us will be in the mail soon, and does he remember Mama Alves very energetic Piri- Piri sauce sold in a Canada Dry bottle. Thanks also for the memories. Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538135#662712  WAL-MART THEME SONG Every one is sending me photos of Wal-Mart. Here is the song. Refer: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrWalmartian A question from ORAFs. Are these Wal-Mart photos for real and if they, are are these folks allowed to vote? LAKE KYLE PHOTOS Terry Last (RhAF) Writes:- I recognised Danny Strydom from Dave Bowman's photos but not anyone else. I'm sure we worked on the same squadron, provosts and vampires, at Thornhill, during the 60's. It's good to see so many faces that I still remember on all the photo's that are sent in. Brian McKelvin. (RhAF) Writes:- It is absolutely amazing how those Minis were used in Rhodesia! They went almost anywhere, on any roads with all sorts of loads, you could always find some space for everything! They could put today's 4X4,s etc., to shame. The one Ray is sitting on looks like an Austin Cooper, similar to one I owned. Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538078#662642 Al Tourle Fletch Jamieson Writes:- I recall Stretch Franklin (ex sas) telling me that they were on a tracking exercise in the Kariba area when the lion took Al off a large rock on which he was sitting whilst on stag ! I also seem to recall the incident took place not long after ' last light ' and have a feeling that Andre Rabie may have been with them at the time but not certain of that ! Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=537660#662168 SIR GODFREY HUGGINS VISITS R.A.F. 266 (RHODESIA) SQUADRON Mike Hamence (RhAF) Writes:- Fifth from the left, in the group of pilots sitting on the wing (picture left), was Sgt Geoff Harding; we would meet up 23 years later in SOAF. The 'Chieffy' with the handlebar moustache was F/Sgt Crone - his party piece was 'Daniel in the Lion's Den'; each verse ended: "'Kin 'ell, 'kin awful". Little me is hiding at the back behind him. The erks called S/Ldr Baxter, 'Queeg'. Hlabezulu! Refer:  http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538256#662844 FAIREY SWORDFISH" STRINGBAG" Louis D. Hartley Writes:- My uncle Jock (Ft Lt. J.V.) Hartley schooled at Plumtree school, was commissioned into the Fleet Air Arm from Rhodesia. He was one of three v brave pilots who flew their Swordfish aircraft - down to wave top level to deliver a torpedo attack on the huge German battle ship Bismark (this ship had enormous defensive power AA guns). One Torpedo hit the rudder -disabling the ship ! The Royal Navy arrived and completed her destruction. Jock- was blown out of the sky in Op Torch -N. African coast in Dec of 1942. Apparently he lies buried in a Commonwealth war grave near Tripoli ! Jack Lawrence (RhAF) Writes:- Really made my day - when waiting to do my aircrew training in 1954 I was lucky enough to be given a ride in their Swordfish, I was based at Lee on Solent, the Swordfish there then, is I think, the same one the Historic Flight still flies, almost 60 years later. Just for interest the RN one used to have a machine gun and radio equipment in the back cockpit which when removed left room for, I think , 4 passengers. carrying the dummy torpedo it was a bit sluggish and in a side wind flew sideways still can't understand how they flew against Taranto and the Bismark. Thanks again for awaking old memories. FORMAL DINNER/CASINO NIGHT Dave Rawlins (Rhodesian Army) Writes:- Terry Griffen sent me the latest News Letter with the Dinning In Night with Clifford DuPont and my Dad. I was actually at that evening and remember that we were all dead on our feet as young subbies but we could not leave until our venerable Guest of Honour had left. Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538291#662880 AIR FORCE 81 BOOKLET Ian Douglas (RhAF- PJI) Writes:- Pic of the Bell 205 PJIs jumping out are Sqn Ldr Frank Hales ,Flt Lt Kevin Milligan, WO Billy Simpson and Sgt Ian Douglas. Pilot was Wing Commander Annan. A/C No 6805. Now you have a bit of Para Trg School reference. Thanx Eddy for the great job Regards to all Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=537649#662157 DON ESTERHUIZEN I wish to thank all of the wonderful people that sent us such kind encouraging words when Donovan Esterhuizen was so ill in hospital and with his passing. I really appreciated every one and drew comfort from the way you all thought of him and remembered him. I must apologise for taking so long to convey my appreciation. I myself have been ill with this flu ever since Don's passing, so please forgive my lapse in manners. Thank you to all who attended his memorial service and the kind, funny words and anecdotes you told. May God bless you all and keep you safe. Don's widow, Helen. Refer:- http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=533924#657916 SEEKING Liz Smith Writes:- I have friends in Newcastle RSA (ex-Rhodesians) who have lost contact with friends from Selukwe. Frans posted a "help" on Face Book but had no response. I wonder if you would mind putting it on ORAFS. The couple he is looking to renew contact with are: Sean and Mona O'Connor and they lived in Selukwe. Should you get a response (and I have a gut feel you will!) you can direct them to: Frans Schoon - his e-mail address is: schoo...@gmail.com  or fransjo...@telkomsa.net   SPECIAL FORCES In the past ORAFs as identified members per the service they served. With immediate all those from the Rhodesian Army, including our Special Forces will be identified as such. For those in the Special Forces, I am sure you will understand why I went this way. "ALL FORCES BASH, GAUTENG" Please join us for Bring and Braai DATE: Saturday 13thAugust 2011 TIME: 12:00 for 13:00 VENUE: Dickie Fritz Moth Shellhole, 115 Dickie Fritz Avenue off Elm Street, Edenvale, Johannesburg COST: R50.00 per person, to pay for the cost of braai fires, salads, rolls, pudding and coffee. Note: Pensioners pay R25.00 RSVP: Carol Doughty - 0735235987 or mhaImortimer-harvey.co.za by the Thursday 11th August 2011 Music: By Gavin. PERSONAL NOTE FROM ORAFs My sincere thanks to all those that send in articles and reply to the many questions asked. Be assured your support is greatly appreciated. SMILE A WHILE Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60+ year old husband? A: Tell him you're pregnant. " Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?" Refer: http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=538605#663243 Regards Eddy Norris +++  Lest We Forget ++ Joe Cambell  +++  Dorothy Edgar  +++   Fred Bescoby  +++    Paddy Boyce +++  Rob Gaunt  +++   Nobby Nelan +++  Jack Malloch +++  Brian Smith +++  Fred Baker +++ Stan Oldknow +++  Spike Owens  +++  Colin Balfour  +++  Freddy Way +++  Peter Wright +++  Chris Brownlow +++  Jack Street +++  Trevor Diplock +++  Ivor & Cynthia Giles +++  Jim Pawson +++  Phil Tubbs +++  Nicholas Francis Bunnett  +++  Jim Ritchie +++ Gordon (Sharpie) Long +++  Ken Newing +++  Davie Whitingham +++  Lou Abrams +++   Mark Small +++  In 1955  +++  Arthur Hodgson (KOAS)  +++   In 1956  +++  Richard Nahkie (KOAS)  +++   In 1960 +++  Jack Roberts (KOAS)  +++   In 1964  +++ Bruce McKerron (KOAS) +++   Henry Elliott  +++  In 1965  +++  Barry Matthews (KOAS) +++  Sandy Trenoweth +++   In 1967  +++  Jimmy Stewart +++  In 1969  +++  Don Annandale (KOAS)  +++  Alec Pittaway +++   Ted Jaclin  +++  In 1970  +++   Chris Botes +++  In 1971 +++  Barry Heard  +++   Mike Sheasby +++  Harry Young (KOAS)  +++ Alec Roughead (KOAS)  +++   Guy Robertson  +++  1n 1972  +++  Pete Garden (KOAS) +++ Guy Munton Jackson (KOAS)  +++ .Charlie Bean  +++  David Brown (KOAS)  +++   In 1974  +++  Keith Goddard (KIA) +++  Walter Airey ( KIA) +++ Chris Weinmann (KIA) +++  Pat Durrettt (KIA)  +++   Roger Andrews (KIA) +++   Brian Murdoch (KOAS) +++   T. M. Parker (KOAS)  +++   In 1975  +++   Ray Boulter (KOAS)  +++  Alex Bremner +++   In 1976  +++  Roy Hulley (KOAS)  +++   Beef  Belstead (KIA) +++  Jimmy Boyd  +++  Rusty Routledge (KOAS)  +++   Pat Graham (KIA) +++   In 1977  +++  Ian Donaldson (KIA)  +++  David Hawkes (KIA)  +++  Peter Barnett (KOAS)  +++ Barney Barnes  +++  Bruce Collocott (KIA)  +++ Dave Brown (TF KOAS) +++ Don Northcroft  +++  Rob Nelson (KIA) +++  In 1978  +++ Howard Busfield (Civvy)  +++  Henry Jarvie (KIA)  +++  Iam Fleming  (KIA)  +++  In 1979  +++   Kerry Fynn (KOAS)  +++ Kevin Peinkie (KIA) +++  Kevin Nelson (KIA)  +++  Paddy Bate (KOAS)  +++   Gary Carter (KOAS) +++  In 1988 +++  Ted Vine +++  In 1990 +++  Frank Hales   +++   Fred Maughan +++  Pat Addison +++ In 1991 +++  Jock Butterworth +++   In 1993  +++  Pete Nichols  +++  Corny Light  +++  Dudley Barlow +++  In 1994 +++ Ted Brent  +++   In 1995 +++ Mike Prentice +++  In 1996 +++  Spike (Bill) Owens  +++  Larry Critten  +++   In 1998  Ric Culpan  +++  In 1999 +++  John Deall +++  Pat (Trail Boss) Jefferies +++ Brian Booth +++ Rob Schley +++  Ken Newman +++  Fred Howsley +++  Barney Coleman +++  Les Authers +++  Mike Strauss +++  Keith Hill  +++  Ted Taylor +++  Chris Breedt +++ Chris Joubert +++ Con Roleoffze +++ Carol Janson +++ Brenda Light +++ Cynthia Bradshaw +++  Les Grace +++  Vince King +++   In 2000 +++  Sandi Loots +++  Will McCormack +++  Duncan Woods +++  Jerry Dunn +++  Ted Lunt +++  Dick (Chiefy) Whitfield  +++  Bob "Taffy" Evan +++  Alec Pilavach ++ +  Pete McCulloch +++   Dennis Hall +++  Alma Brownlow +++  Ted Walters +++  In 2001 +++  Joe Bugler +++  Mac Geeringh +++  Bruce Smith +++ Peter Cooke +++  Doug (Jnr) Whyte +++  Pete Briscoe +++  Basil Moss +++  Charles Green +++  Bill Beukes +++  Tim Jackman +++  Mike (Spook) Geraty +++  Faith Wright +++  Paddy Salter +++  Sally Savage +++ Maurice (Paul) Kerrigan +++  Nona Brown +++  In 2002 +++ John Whiddett  +++ John Moss +++  Graham Anthony +++  Dickie Bradshaw +++  Bill Savage +++  Trevor "Spotty" Ward  +++  Syd Myers  +++  Steve Fitzgibbon +++  Joe Cameron  +++  Neville Warren +++  Willy McMurdo +++  Max "Taff" Dowell +++  Wendy Evans +++  Vic Hugo +++  Les Johnston +++  Paddy O'Reilly +++  Pete Poole +++  Ralph Harding  +++ Frank Rouessart +++  George Forder +++  Kathy Russell  +++  Eric Jones +++  Pauline Van Rooyen +++  Deirdre McCormack +++  Gerry Grindley +++  Jill Jones  +++  Jeanie Lombard +++  Matt Caton +++  Michael Russell  +++(Jake) Storey +++  In 2003 +++ Alan Atherton +++  Neville Swanepoel +++   Leon Kriegler +++   Les Rowe +++  Lena Mitchell +++  Leslie Reed +++  Len Morris +++  Dave Benzies +++  Jim Agnew +++ Keith Bruce +++ May Caton +++  Dorothy Hewitson +++  Jerry Lynch +++ George Walker-Smith +++  Kevin Vine +++ Phyllis Gatton +++  Eve Moss +++ Bob Thain +++ William Dives (Bundu Boy)  +++  Pete Allen +++  Bill Kerfoot +++  In 2004 +++ Charles Baillie  +++  Pam Lewis Walker +++  Gail Hopkins +++  Peter Whiting  +++  Roy O'Maker +++  Sue Whitfield  +++  Jock Baird +++  Terry Emsley+++  Keith Frankham +++  Pat Gatton +++  Chris Shaw +++  Ted Stevenson +++  Fred Eatough +++  Willie Armitage +++  Gordon Twiggins +++  Neville Cohen +++  Brian Curtis +++  Mike Bracken +++  Ron Blackmore +++  Rob O'Maker  +++  Solly Ferreira +++  Marion Paxton +++ In 2005 +++  Coen Van Staden +++  Len Foster +++  Neil Lockhart +++  Derek Whellehan +++  Charlie Du Plessis +++  Bill Pace +++  Harvey Qualil +++  George Forsgate +++  Bob d'Hotman +++  John Du Toit +++  Susan Haydock +++  In 2006 +++  Roy Barlow +++ Douglas H. Smith  +++   Roger Poynton +++  Janet St.Quinton  +++Jim Harries +++   Les Hastings +++  Gordon J. Merrington +++  Alan Hedges +++  Ian Harvey +++  Clive Pratt +++  Mike Beeson +++  Mike Hartnack +++  Jock Barber +++  John Cubbitt  +++   Basil Miles +++  Brian Blakey +++  Ivy Booth +++  Ann Bird +++  In 2007 +++  Pat Cordy-Hegde +++  Owen Potterton  +++   Ruth Holshausen +++  Yvonne Preston +++  Bobby Blair +++  Ken Jackson +++ Ralph Potts  +++   Wally McMaster +++  Bill Musgrave +++  Peter Corbishley +++  Cecil Boswell  +++  Koos Van Breda +++  Peter Satterthwaite  +++   Phil Adcock +++   Christine Bloor +++  Rodney Simmonds  +++  John Coom +++  Grant Williams +++ Connie Booth +++ Dot Blowere +++  Brian Fletcher +++  Wally Jefferies +++   Ian Smith  +++  Edith Buis  +++  Joe Nicholls  +++  Tess Bernasconi  +++  Terry Whittstock +++  Pax Lohan  +++  In 2008 +++  Ken Law  +++  Tom Robinson ++  Terry Conway +++  Ian (Hendo) Henderson +++   George Merrett  +++  Peter Danse  +++  Derek Williams +++  Al Westwood  +++  Dennis Snyman  +++  Ann Jefferies  +++  Graham Weaver (VR)  +++ Gerry (Mrs.) Barnard  +++  Tweedy Reid-Daly  +++  Lorna Wilson  +++  Russell Reed  +++  Paddy Molloy  +++  Rod Broodryk  +++  Bill Brown  +++  Glenda Mawdsley +++  Phil Greenway +++  Roger Shepherd +++  Derrick Nightingale +++ Harry ( Huku) Watson +++  Annan Robert (Bob) OC 104 VR Sqdn +++  David Barbour +++   In 2009  +++  Fred Barlow  +++ Joan Upton +++   Bill Jelley  +++  Norman Appel  +++  Jane Hattle  +++  Wally Laundon  +++   Keith Thurman  +++   Bugs Malcolm  +++  Tony Cannon +++  Alan Daubermann +++   Bob Thomson  +++   Charles Connolly  +++  John Fairey +++  Chris Wepener +++  John (Kutanga) McKenzie  +++  Myrna Doig +++  Keith "Pops" Rayne +++  In 2010 +++  Pete Gardiner  +++  Nobby Clarke (VR) +++  Dave Sinclair (VR) +++  Doug Janson  +++ Frank Gait-Smith  +++  John Pinner   +++  Dick Christie (VR)   +++  Ian Dixon (VR)  +++  Brian Coghill  +++   Angie Milligan +++  Carol de Goveia  +++  Peter Langley  +++  Don Junner +++ Norman Walsh  +++ Molly Chisnall  +++  Babs Snyman (Dalton)  +++ Brenda MacDonald  +++  Jenny Becks  +++  Paul Periol+++  Leon Kayter +++ Savo Mikellides +++  Brian Horney  +++  Tom Webster (44 Sqdn)  +++  Maclaughlin Porky  +++  Flap Stableford  +++ In 2011  +++  Cyril  lZiehl  +++ Maureen Galloway  +++   Hennie Lowe +++  Marina Cottrell  +++  Penny Harvey  +++  Tom Anderson  +++   Graham Cronshaw +++  Val Morgan  +++     Charles Paxton  +++  Don Esterhuizen  +++   Kevin Furness +++

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