Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep210 | Mike Norton | BSAP adventures

Many thanks to @JohnEdmondMusic for the BSAP song "The Regiment Lives On".
Also many thanks to @memoriesofrhodesia for the opening video clips.
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[@Toncor12]

I just love the way Rhodies talk and the slang so familiar to all of us, it's like sitting next to a fire on a chilly evening.

[@stuartspoffee6113]

Thanks Mike and John. The wow factor just keeps on getting bigger.

[@chrisjones6736]

Fascinating stories. I remember from my time as a young PO the utter horror of dishonesty that quite rightly permeated the force. I could listen to Mike all day long, ideally with a cold crate of Shumba to discuss.

[@paulchanguion2934]

Very interesting, worth sharing and giving it a 👍

[@pooh252325]

Hi I worked for ADF as well as a police reservist in Gokwe and Binga a total 5 years. Binga was my favourite and my eldest son was born in Gokwe in Januay 78 really enjoyed the video

[@Rkolb2798]

Very interesting times , thank you for sharing

[@charlieking-williams9725]

Again so interesting and enjoyable.... Two things in Common with You two Men... Plumtree (Grey House). And Beatrice.. Both Wonderful, Special Places for Me... Thank you Sir's.... Cheers 🍻

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

I was also Grey House. Cheers brother!

[@charlieking-williams9725]

@fightingmenofrhodesia Good Morning John.. Ahh Too Lekker... What a Wonderful School that was..

[@dougcombrinck451]

As always an excellent interview, I must however correct you, 10RR was based in Gwelo.

[@josedasilva9658]

Imagine carrying out that kind of initiation out in today's time 😮

[@hennies9509]

Thank you for sharing your life story Mike. The one thing I can pick-up is there were no resting on your laurels. Come to think of the RLI, how was that pace maintained? I was wondering did they ever receive booster drips during the day for hydration and salt intake... The more I listen and learn the more my respect for your fighting force and people climb the ladder of respect. I am so sorry my country let you down but damn they should have made you an extra province.

[@veziqiniso4425]

Thanks Mike, and John. From another old Dalian, but afrer your time (74-79). Sutton & Joubert houses. Wood.

[@mikenorton3294]

I was Joubert house my whole time. Did I hear that was closed now ?

[@veziqiniso4425]

@mikenorton3294 Hallo Mike, Joubert House is still open from what I can gather from a quick Google search, and scheduled for refurbishment/ upgrading as part of Dale's 'Vision 2027'. I grew up in the Eastern Cape (Seymour & Alice) but now in KZN. Keep well, God bless, Harland

[@Toncor12]

A bit of an error. At approx 52 minutes in Mike said the terrs went "west" (according to the cook) to the Beatrice road but were tracked to the Muda purchase area, which is east of the Beatrice road. Sorry for being so pedantic but I'm a stickler for accuracy.

[@mikenorton3294]

Sorry. My compass failed me You are correct. I named the wrong purchase area. Group did go west towards mhondoro ttl

[@Toncor12]

@@mikenorton3294 nonetheless Mike a really great story I thoroughly enjoyed it. Please do another talk on sniffing out terr locations.

[@r.cooper9790]

It was 1976, not 1974/5: 1976 - Field Reservist Paul Elliott CROUCH, PATU, BSAP, KIA. Died aged 25 from a gunshot wound in a vehicle ambush on Dave Chadwick's farm "Manyangau", near Karoi, Op Hurricane. His funeral service took place at Warren Hills Cemetery, Salisbury, on 21 December. See FR Michael Nielsen who was killed in the same incident. 1976 - Field Reservist Michael "Mike" NIELSEN, PATU, BSAP, KIA. Died aged 34 from a gunshot wound in a vehicle ambush on Dave Chadwick's farm "Manyangau", near Karoi, Op Hurricane. Mike was buried in Karoi on 22 December.

[@nathanmiller6051]

Thanks gentlemen! It's not easy talking on camera and interviewing, Great job! Cool video at the beginning, interesting forsure, thoroughly enjoyed listening, I talk to tennis Coaches all day long and good personality means a lot! Nice to read Tony Ballinger's comments also and know he is well 🙏 thanks again!

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Much appreciated!

[@tonykirkham4087]

That was great.Thanks

[@SeanFinland]

Thanks Mike and John 👍

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Great Chat and good times in the BSAP, Thanks Mike and John. I was GC Scouter Bravo Byo West...

[@fraseredk7433]

Remember JJ Hamilton and Cooper (first name?) Sister was Sally ?

[@vicdey6328]

Thank you John and Mike. Love to hear the backstories and everyday life of the Rhodesian war. I read the book The Part-Time War: Recollections of the Terrorist War in Rhodesia by Rod Wells. Loved it and must have read it ten times. Thanks for the work you do!!

[@auckland_anzac9378]

where did all these great guys go when Rhodesia fell? Sad to think of the diaspora of Rhodesians all over the place. Met a few in New Zealand and assumed most ended up in South Africa or Namibia

[@gedraath1639]

Got to love that statement....a little to corporate 😂

[@CrispianBarlow]

25:57 You mention a suicide. When I was in the RHKP I went to an old Chinese woman's similar suicide. She had pushed herself up with her hands & tied the rope around the window burglar bars & "sat" down again, just off the bed. At any time she could have propped herself up with either her hands or her legs. She didn't.

[@charlesmoyo4826]

Regarding the Britten Norman BN-2 Islander aircraft said to have been stolen from Mozambique, I think the story is true. In the mid-1980s heard the story from a former air force officer who happened to be my boss at the time.

[@tonysmith2618]

Hi there, was in Pfungwe at the time you were in neighbouring area, got dinged by a tin while there, spiced things up a bit.

[@setantaeire843]

A few word changes to the opening soundtrack and you have an Irish rebel song 😂 i.e. similar background ethnos.

[@fraseredk7433]

Related to Punch Norton Mike ? I was at Umvukwes with Norton kids. Philippa?

[@mikenorton3294]

My 2nd cousin in umvukwes was Ben Norton I do recall punch Norton but think he was mtoroshanga side?

[@mikenorton3294]

Gerard " toise" Norton VC was also a relation and farmed in sinoia

[@fraseredk7433]

@@mikenorton3294 tks Mike.

[@fraseredk7433]

Another talk please

[@vicdey6328]

Second that!!!

[@peteblack7052]

Just when you think you're getting a handle on Rhodie and South African slang, you're hit with "abominable snow oke". 😂

[@fraseredk7433]

Yup hilarious 😂

[@vicdey6328]

😂😂

[@mattyallen3396]

Did you get your banking sorted?

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

I did, thanks. Very relieved. The banking ombudsman sent my bank a snotty letter and they immediately unblocked my account. I'm also very grateful to my subscribers for rallying to support me during that time. Much appreciated!

[@wasupmain]

Great news, John! Keep the content coming.