Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep208 | Cpl Adrian Rosenberg part 2 | Choppertech

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Comment from Tony Ballinger: As the third person on this channel that interviews people, I am making a strong appeal to all subscribers and casual visitors to please come forward and tell your story on Fighting men of Rhodesia. I concur with what John has said, if we contact ten people all but one will say yes and then do nothing. Often times the one you have pulls out at the last moment. The main concern is that people are scared of fumbling along in the interview but the interviews are not "live", they are pre-recorded and many steps are taken before the camera rolls to prevent this. John is an able editor for cutting out irritating stuff. Second biggest worry is “I didn’t do much”....well, if you made tea for the generals you have a story. I would love to hear from people who oversaw our logistics, supplied materials, fixed trucks, worked in the WVA centres, farmers and above all some female contributions are in high demand. John depends on FMoR for his living so please do not let him down. Private message Tony Ballinger on Facebook or email me at [e-mail] to get on board. Thank you. Tony

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[@ralphdavey7303]

Thank you for your presentation Adrian. Well presented and most intetesting.

[@helitek]

Adrian is the type of person that could make someone laugh when the tail boom is about to fall off. God bless you and your family, your stories will live on forever. The Experience, help, and knowledge you have passed on to the Helicopter industry is more than you can realize. From a Brit, cheers AJ!!

[@SkyCoreLLC]

Great recollection, could listen all day.

[@marclange1177]

Excellent that this story came out , salute Cpl Rosenberg

[@rodgersmith-iu1yb]

Thanks Adrian you are a great human being

[@daviddavids8218]

So nice to hear your accents again, the people who say, ‘like thet’ , a wonderful country that had wonderful people, glad I was a visitor in 79

[@HenryParkes-kp1yc]

Thank you Adrian! A fantastic conversation and very entertaining. I wish you all the very best in your life.

[@ktmtragic1397]

Thank you so much Adrian for your history entertaining and so amusing ! Thanks John for finding these amazing men!

[@crystalhopkins2014]

Jeepers West Nicholson to byo with a serious injury not a joke particularly in the back of a landrover I do that drive every week infact tomorrow I'm doing it takes 2 hours in a toyota hilux I'll think of u each time I do that drive now pleased made it sir

[@jacobusjooste9574]

Great character, great story, so glad you got to fly choppers that set you up for what comes after. Bless you and your family.

[@clivemidlane8152]

Brilliant Adrian, absolutely brilliant. Thank you for your contribution to our history 🙏

[@sadzasnake1755]

Adrian once again a great chat and account of “your account” of the war. I like that you have not tried to exemplify and big note yourself in any way shape or form. Respect ✊ well deserved. You are a true Rhodesian and tough as nails boet. I could honestly listen to your stories all day. And your Rho-merican accent is unique. Still lots of Rhodie in it which is great. Like all of us that cover the world. Our accents are synonymous to our heritage. That bloody war may have stolen our country but it will never take our memories, our heritage or that Style every true Rhodesian has. We all have scars to bear that not even our wives snd kids know about some just best left covered in our minds. As that lieutenant Harry Welsh from Band of Brothers said “War is hell” ain’t that the truth. Adrian I wish you well my friend and I hope you do retire later this year and enjoy the rest of your time on this earth with your beautiful bride for many more years to come. John, Hannes thank you so much for this series it has brought a unique community of people spread to every corner of this world closer together. Thank you 🙏🏻 Ken Australia 🇦🇺

[@barbaracurrie3187]

A fascinating gutsy story. Have the deepest respect for you all. Thanks Adrian and John.

[@douglassinclair971]

Hi Adrian thankyou for telling your great story just sorry I couldn't follow up with a casevac that day

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Thanks, Johan for your tremendous work very therapeutic!

[@calummackenzie1797]

Brilliant Adrian. Telling it like it was. Really brought back memories with all the places that you operated in/above

[@garycoppard3596]

What an interesting story. Thanks Adrian for sharing. Thanks John for bringing these mens stories to us. God bless everyone involved with this production.❤

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks for your support!

[@fraseredk7433]

Dr Bhagat had a long and distinguished career for many years in Rhodesia and Zimbabwe.

[@terrywarner8657]

The brotherhood is strong! I was having supper with my wife, my brother and sister in law, and I wanted to watch the end of the Canadian football game. The local team had just tied in the dying seconds. When they went ahead and won, I gave a big cheer to which the fellow at the table behind me cheered too. He had a Vietnam veteran hat on the table, and I asked straight up, 'what was your service?' We traded service histories in the very abbreviated way old sweats do, and 45-seconds later we were brothers who'd just met. To any old soldier has trouble adjusting being out of uniform or getting back into "this" world, don't be shy. You will find your tribe, even without looking for them.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

So true. We are a brotherhood

[@jamtree9746]

Thank you Adrian.

[@cccmmm1234]

Thanks both of you for opening up like this, it helps others.

[@kimstrong301]

Excellent video - thank you...

[@hennies9509]

Well done Adrian I am glad you made it, just keep busy my man and it is a good thing you are not alone. My father in laws brother was chopper guy in the SAAF, surname Gunter and believe it or not he was scared of heights. They would always give him a shot of whiskey and then he was okay. Keep well, stay safe and all the best.

[@iancockcroft9427]

great interview. Arthur Walker was awarded the Honoris Crux Gold, twice, in Angola later in the '80s

[@wasupmain]

Great episode John. Really enjoyed it. Another chat with a brave Rhodesian Warrior.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks!

[@PatKing-ub6qh1rt4w]

Thanks once again Adrian. Enjoyed part 2 as much as part 1. Thanks also to John and Hannes for making this all possible.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@barneymagee3285]

Great stuff John . Fantastic stories . A friend of a friend served in the RLI . He returned to Belfast after the war . And then joined another anti terrorist war ,. As a soldier in the ulster defence regiment. Which suffered heavy casualties. Mainly while off duty , What a man . Another man, George windrum , sadly now deceased, also returned to Belfast, and worked as a welder in harland and Wolff, I have since learned that George served in support commando RLI, proud to have known him…

[@mtokodarryl]

Hi Adrian, I remember seeing you in Airmens Mess after you were injured and had a walking stick. Always cheerful and a true gentleman is difficult circumstances. I am amazed at what you have gone on to achieve. Best wishes

[@deniscoyne5671]

Thank you for sharing your story Adrian, you are truly blessed to have a loving wife who has clearly walked a long and difficult road with you. All the best 💪

[@nathanmiller6051]

Thanks guys 🙏 interesting! an education! appreciate

[@mikenorton3294]

Wonderful interview again. Thank you guys

[@stevelailvaux9495]

I have to remind myself that these stories are true...what these guys had to go through!!!!!...beyond brave all of them

[@jeffbland3635]

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@trevorpalmer1891]

Nice info the Airforce techs were really good guys the glue of Fireforce. worked with Luigi Mantovani in Checkers South Africa. know your struggles!Thanks for the story!

[@stuartspoffee6113]

What an account of the bush war.

[@louisstopforth5886]

Good one Adrian and John great to hear of your experiences.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks 👍

[@latecomerr]

In 1976 I hunted with a guy who was in special forces and was dropped off in the Eastern mountains His name was John Stead He told me some real stories

[@haz7195]

unbelivable. makes Wilbur Smith's fiction, appear rather tame. unbelivable.

[@chrismoll6862]

Tx Okies !

[@ericnqobilengwenya9460]

John van zyl i want to talk to you how can i contact you

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Email me at [e-mail] or I am on FB Messenger and WhatsApp on [phone]

[@ericnqobilengwenya9460]

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[@kenporonin1]

More great stories form Rhodesia. Thank you so much gentlemen.