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    Default Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    “The Ebo Project: Angola, Operation Savannah 1975-1976 , Battle of Ebo. *The repatriation of the remains of Trooper Neil Lombard, Lt Eric Thompson, Lt Keith Williamson and Cpt Dannie Taljaard. A briefing given by Maj Gen Gert Opperman (ret) detailing history, *logistics and the commemoration service to be held on *3 June 2012”

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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    Thank you Camo - another very informative addition to our history.

    The outcome of the mission is as posted in this thread: http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/show...es-repatriated where there are some of the photographs to which the Major General refers.

    I take my hat off to him and all the other persons who were involved in this (surprisingly) long process of repatriating these soldiers. It is a shame that the SANDF basically disowned them and showed no interest in assisting. Now of course, after the privately funded project, some politicians are climbing on the bandwagon to catch some shine, but I guess it's a case of rather late than never.

    To be fair it sounds like some official assistance was forthcoming in the later stages of the project, and kudos to President Zuma for adding weight to the diplomatic side.

    Respect.
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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    Thanks JS4, your link dovetails nicely with the podcast!

    The pics in the link you posted are refered to in the talk.

    Well done to Maj. Gen Opperman & his team.

    Agreed President Zuma diplomatic intercession does seem to have got the ball rolling.
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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    SADF Wall of Remembrance


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    Note how they made the inscriptions in the home language of the fallen soldiers.
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    Sorry I only got to this today.

    Thanks Cammo

    Anyone attend the commemoration?
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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    I actually have A small piece of that plane. believe A bosbok?

    My father worked in Angola and use to visit him,and always tryed to go and see the places our soldier fought and layed down their lives

    We can only be thankful for them and the ultimate sacrifice they made,and I hope that this history never gets lost
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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    Is there anybody who can help, I downloaded the Gunsite Podcast from itunes, but it does'nt show any episodes, am I doing something wrong or is it only available in SA?

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    I'm having the same problem.

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    Default Re: Shootin' the breeze with camouflage762: Episode 43

    I think they get removed from iTunes after a while, but you can download them directly from the site - go to the Downloads section at the top, or look here: http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/down...hp?do=cat&id=1
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    Thanks.

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