Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep93 | Sgt. George Bushney | Choppertech

One the small group of Rhodesian Choppertechs who worked so hard to keep us operational. As Winston Churchill said "Never have so many, owed so much, to so few". These are the unsung geroes of the Rhodesian war. Thanks for telling us your story George!
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[@annaliedupreez9488]

You are a brave and humble man, sir. I am thankfull God did the miracles you mentioned. You Rhodesians are truly remarkable.

[@rossitherhodie5659]

What a great chat again guys. Love the description of pooping 15 baboons......so true. Oh wow my mate, Mike Mulligan still alive Thank God and living in Stillbay. Amazing man who came back to fly again. God was and remains Great.

[@matthewthomas3890]

Praise God almighty for every good gift.

[@mikemcavoy181]

I was there after that atrocity. it was Eastern Highlands Tea Estate.

[@Rhodie56]

The quality and professionalism of your films deserve recognition from some film body. Thank you John and Hannes.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thank you Ian! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@mikelayard6581]

Thank you John and George ! God bless you guys!

[@Friday773]

Wonderful to hear these stories! Salute to you unsung heroes.

[@rogermoore6726]

Guys Lekker interview, enjoyed listening to the Rhodie slang and humour. God bless and take care 🙏🤜🤛👍.

[@mazambaan]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'s. more please....

[@Mooiman53]

Hi George - great to hear your interview. We spent many hours together at school and judo clubs in BYO. Stay safe.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

This channel never disappoints 👏👏

[@xpressotel]

Another brilliant interview,what keeps shining through is quiet humble honest but inadvertently brave beyond measure no posturing just honest sincere boys answering the call-makes me proud all over again.

[@georgebushney6504]

Test

[@russellfulton6935]

Awesome job Win, and to you and your fellow 'Blue Job' connections, nothing but the greatest respect to you and the pilots for your magnificent service during our 'hondo' and for all you did to keep us 'Brown Job' types safe. Respect in the fullest measure to you fine buggers. Salute.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Absolutely

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

The atrocities I saw induced a deep anger, that is still with me 47 years later

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 I am ,but in what respect do you mean "consistent"

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 Were you there? Have alook at the aftermath and tell me what you see

[@farmergeo4712]

Why then are so many Zimbabweans in SouthAfrica?

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 The question I asked were you there and have you been there since. If you have been there ,you could answer , "are the PEOPLE ruling the country?"

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

@@ayodejiolowokere1076 I agree it is and will turnaround. My son is living back in Zimbabwe. But you are not correct with your accusations of pre Zimbabwe independance

[@RICHARDJOHN-s6n]

Fantastic recount....more please!!!

[@rickkenny]

Well done guys, another great interview.

[@tonykruger871]

Grew up in Bellevue in Bulawayo and went to school with George and his brother . Crossed paths with George a few times during my Support Commando days . Last time I saw George his chopper dropped my stick and self into a very hot LZ . Good to see him again . Regards

[@georgebushney6504]

Hi Tony remember you well hope you are doing well yes we were in the thick of things hey Tony I also used to see your brother Paul I thought he died some time back if I remember correctly

[@tonykruger871]

@@georgebushney6504 Hello George . Unfortunately Paul did pass some time ago . I am well and have recently relocated to UK . I had Russell Wantenaar as a neighbor for many years in East London RSA .

[@georgebushney6504]

Thanks for the reply how is Russel doing has he retired

[@tonykruger871]

@@georgebushney6504 Russell became an earh moving mechanic as I did and when I left East London he was still hard at it working for himself . Do no think he knows what the word retirement is

[@georgebushney6504]

After aircraft I also got into heavy earth moving overhauled Detroit 2 strikes and Allison automatic Did not like the job went to Nissan and soon became dealer Principle really enjoyed that job

[@mikelayard6581]

Honde Valley - hot spot

[@ktmtragic1397]

Thank you !!!

[@infoswissoil2452]

Hi George i remember you as i worked with your father at Key Delta

[@georgebushney6504]

What was your name please

[@infoswissoil2452]

@@georgebushney6504 Glen Adams

[@graemeswart906]

Great interview as always and especially with all the different arms and establishments within the Rhodesian armed forces. The Air Force was one of the true unsung heros of our war. Thanks for the great story

[@janicesteele2736]

Well done George in sharing your story with John. It was also great to catch up with recently after over 40 years. I so remember a lot of your stories vividly. Cheers Dave Steele

[@georgebushney6504]

Nice to hear from you Dave

[@rhodesia1578]

Courageous men in their flying machines , formidable pilots in 7 squadron , brilliant techs with hearts of lions . Fearless in the face of adversity ! The blue jobs had it tougher than most think . Much respect to you George and thank you for you time and stories. Salute 🙏🏻 Rest In Peace to the fallen ! At the setting of the sun they will always be remembered! Tatenda John and Hannes 👏👏👍

[@GreencampRhodie]

True heroes.

[@yaakovcomley]

Great contribution to the series. Thanks to your guest speaker and look forward to more interesting stories from those incredible days ..

[@christopherbrodie6987]

You got a big clap from me.

[@kevinburton7651]

Same smile he George

[@mikemcavoy181]

I was there the following day

[@cyberphox1]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview, amazing stories. I can’t imagine having to go through all that

[@mikelayard6581]

Remember Mike Mulligan very well - great aviator!

[@tonykirkham4087]

Thanks again for the great stories guys.

[@mtkoslowski]

These videos bring back so many memories. Thank you.

[@mikelayard6581]

Thank you both guys - brings back a lot!

[@NGT_C7]

Great interview, George. I remember that contact very well where Beef was so tragically KIA - R.I.P Beef. My warmest wishes to you George, family and loved and also to all Rhodies out there fot a Happy and Healthy New Year and a BIG thank you to Hannes, John and crew for time and efforts taken to document this valuable chapter of Rhodesian History. God Bless

[@Vlerkies]

Seasons greetings folks. Great interview, thanks George and John. Hope you come back and share some more stories George.

[@geoffreyblyth6462]

Amazing interview, amazingly humble but brave man. Incredibly close calls in all those incidents and contacts...thank you...

[@makoromokwa6736]

My old man had very fond memories of ERS and 3 Squadron. Great interview .Thank you

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks for listening

[@georgebushney6504]

Who was your old man

[@makoromokwa6736]

Doug Smith, George. He left late 72 after 20 odd years in the RhAF

[@mikemcavoy181]

Eastern highlands tea estate. Spent three weeks BSAP reserve

[@Cross-Country-Biker]

Fascinating thanks brothers

[@mikelayard6581]

Mission Station - Marymount

[@joejoe809]

👍👍👍

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

Loved these guys

[@christopherbrodie6987]

Introduced!

[@Toncor12]

John please may we hear more from this man? What a character! I had no idea Cubans were in Mozambique or did I hear wrong?

[@georgebushney6504]

Yes you heard right they were Cubans never came across them again maybe some of the readers could add to that

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

You are doing pretty well

[@KernowekTim]

Happy New Year John, Hannes, Sgt Bushney (Ret): Everyone.... Wonderful friendships that last the test of time are without compare. So, too, are the skills, and bravery of the highly professional military vehicle and weaponry engineers, communications technicians, and ground crews, that enable others to perform essential tasks, to the best of their abilities. Without such men and women, the whole she-bang soon becomes SNAFU.

[@johngibbons5049]

Once again a great interview. George were you possibly at Hamilton High School in Bulawayo?

[@barsiford4006]

John, George was at Hamilton together with the twins Alistair & Les

[@georgebushney6504]

That is correct

[@tigershoot]

Did the choppertech double as being the door gunner as well as the person responsible for maintaining the helicopter out in the bush if there were a technical problem?

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Correct!

[@matthewthomas3890]

Looks like Jesus had his hand on you fellas,

[@karibakid]

how many were decorated BCRs SCR ? i am thinking air force

[@hudsonchalmers6504]

Honde Valley Katiyo