The Rhodesian Forces Web Site covering 1967 to 1972

Air Marshal Norman Walsh OLM, BCR, ESM

From ORAFS 3rd August 2010: “Sad News from Merilyn Walsh.
Norman passed away about two hours ago. An old rugby injury made his cerebellum shut down. He is to be cremated, no service etc. He was a no nonsense fellow, we are doing what he wanted, no flowers, nothing please.
Footnote from ORAF: Norman gained his Wings as a member of 5 SSU who attested in1956. He later commanded the Air Force of Zimbabwe. He was resident in Australia at time of death.

Our sincere condolences to Merilyn. Norman was a great man in our Air Force, right to the end. We will remember him.

Lieutenant General G.P Walls G.L.M.; D.C.D.; M.B.E.

It is with great sadness that we announce that Peter Walls, former Rhodesian Commander of Combined Operations, died of a heart attack on the 20th July 2010 in George, South Africa.

All Rhodesians everywhere will honour his memory. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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We are developing an annual calendar of events (all Associations).

The Rhodesian Forces web site is owned by the Rhodesia Army Association, and is run by them on behalf of all military units that were operational in Rhodesia from 1967 to 1980. Submissions and data from all sectors of the military of those days are welcome.

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The links below are recent web site updates and
the links below that provide for some light broad based reading.

Recent Updates:

First Provost arrival in Rhodesia added to the 4 Sqn Gallery
15 PTC Photo
3 Sqn Gallery 31 May 1977 Dak 3702 wreck.
Two superb photos added to the 3 Sqn Gallery
Additional comment on Armoured Car Regiment's history
34 PTC Photo
Early Pilot Training Course Photos
Aircraft Accidents (The first shown, Tiger Moth 1951)
Rhodesian Artillery Roll of Honour
Medals (The District Service Medal)
Rhodesia Corps of Signals History
SAS Roll of Honour

Submitted Articles:

Terrorist Incursions into Rhodesia 1966 - 1972
Operation Nickle Indictment 1971
Operation Uric, John Fairey's Account
Operation Uric, Alex Binda's account
Guerrilla war in Rhodesia - A Story of Military Incompetence
31 Terrorists Killed in "Bloody Fine Fighting"
Recollections from the Rand Light Infantry
Mozambique 1968 - 1972 - Rhodesian and Portuguese Cooperation
Dad's Army
Have you not received your Rhodesian GSM?

The Web Site

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Disclaimer
Whilst every attempt is made to provide accurate information on this web site, much of the information is provided by third parties or collected from the public domain, and therefore the Rhodesia Army Association and it's staff do not accept liability for the accuracy of the information.