Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep207 | Cpl Adrian Rosenberg part 1 | Choppertech

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[@masakikondo6309]

Adrian, Your presentation was great. Thanks.

[@peteblack7052]

Absolutely outstanding interview. Hoisting a glass of brandy to Dave Barclay and the boys who gave everything in defense of their homes. God Bless you all.

[@jacobusjooste9574]

No need to know where you're going, you already know why you're going, brave men all, salute

[@ld2906]

Always good and greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@QUINNEETHLING]

To all the men who put their lives on the line, just know that you will never be forgotten.

[@nigelhenson9475]

John, Adrian mentioned that I was in K Car when sadly Dave Barclay was killed. Not true, Pete Darndell again as I was on Para course at Sarum. Give Adrian my regards, remember him well. Great guys, all of 7 Squadron : we Browns owe them a great deal, not least of all our lives.

[@nadeem1689]

Thank you Adrian for sharing your experience. Very informative and interesting. You never know what another man has been through until you have “walked in his shoes”. By sharing this you’ve given us a glimpse into the vital role of the Rhodesia Airforce and the support they provided to the brave young soldiers of Rhodesia. We salute you Sir. Thank you.

[@sadzasnake1755]

Wow such an awesome talk. Adrian you have many scars in your memory I can see. Things you can never and will never forget. Salute to you and the pilots you flew with and much respect to all the Young men that fought hard for Rhodesia. And those that made the ultimate sacrifice. May you all RIP. Thanks gents one of the most enjoyable episodes yet.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Absolutely!

[@garycoppard3596]

Thanks for your service Adrian. May God bless you mightily. Thanks John and all others involved in recording this. God bless you all 😅

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thank you kindly

[@zanebeswick3551]

Its emotional its painfull but there is some therapy in airing God Bless could never imagine what you experienced as did many of your brothers in arms, but thank you for sharing gentlemen let the legacy live forever for the fighting men of Rhodesia

[@angusmacdonald3220]

A very sad reflection but with great humour. I look forward to episode 2. Well done John and Hannes.

[@sadzasnake1755]

Here here.

[@georgesmith6891]

A man feels old how time has flies.

[@DerSchleier]

Indeed. Seems, as youth, we long to be "adults". Yet, as adults we (usually) are sent off to war. If we are lucky... we survive our war... only to return aged beyond our years. War demands one of two tolls... either life or Soul. To those fallen... we remember you. Always.

[@marclange1177]

special men this breed, salute Cpl

[@charlieking-williams9725]

Thank you Men.. Sirs... Thank you... Very Sobering, but thoroughly enjoyable account of your time in the Airforce... I am Shuwa to my dying day I will always, Always regret not being there Shoulder To Shoulder with all of you Men... Granted many may and certainly can argue "For what at the end of The Day....?? I say For Rhodesia and for the way this Nation has turned out...!!! Cheers 🍻 And Respect....

[@yaakovcomley]

Thank you Adrian for your unassuming and interesting interview. I look forward to part 2.

[@annaliedupreez9488]

John, you and Hannes are doing such an important job by recording these stories of these hero's of your country. I have the utmost respect for the true Rhodesians.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thank you so much!

[@NGT_C7]

Great interview Adrian, thanks, looking forward to Part 2. Thanks also to John and the support crew for the video. Keep well all 🙂

[@sadzasnake1755]

Howzit Nick when are you going to share your experiences with us. I’m certain you have equally as many stories. Cheers baba another shamwarie from Marandellas

[@basiljackman4107]

This was a really intense talk and I cant wait for the next one

[@sadzasnake1755]

Basil longtime mate 👍🏻

[@grahamhawkes7304]

Fantastic interview John and Adrian. Much good wishes to you both. Told with such humility the stories bring tears to my eyes. My brother David was shot down and killed in Mozambique 12.1.1977 and we had talked about the war in depth two weeks before he was killed and David spoke with much fondness of many of the men you flew with. God bless all who fought. You were the best of best.

[@mikenorton3294]

Great. Look forward to part 2

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Coming soon!

[@hennies9509]

Thank you for your contribution Cpl. It looks like this is something that you would rather forget, that I do understand. I was in the SADF from 86 at 4 Recce as whatever they could use me for lol!!! My father also lost family in Rhodesia in the Service. My wife had an Uncle named Gunter he also maybe spend some there as a Chopper Tech. The best of all is that he was scared of heights, he needed a stiff whiskey before he could go up. The Air Force allowed it lol!!!!

[@nathanmiller6051]

Thanks for sharing 🙏 an education! great job with stories and interview

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks for listening

[@basiljackman4107]

My brother Tim Jackman was a helo as well and I would love to chat to his buddies about him as he is dearly missed.

[@gertm6795]

Adrian, your comments re how beautiful the valleys, etc. looked is so spot on. I think back with fond memories as a Brown Job, how some mountainous vistas were "just there", especially Marymount area - absolutely stunning! And always appeared to be so peaceful.....Indeed to this day, always a beautiful and wonderful Country.

[@reloadncharge9907]

Awesome….keep the guys coming…..thank you, Andrew

[@cyberphox1]

Fantastic interview. Thanks for recording this history. The stuff you guys got to see at such young ages must have been horrific and to be able to tough it out like that

[@chrismoll6862]

Hizit Rhodies!

[@TrailWalker03]

16k subs....! Good to see the numbers (finally) moving up.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Us too!

[@PatKing-ub6qh1rt4w]

Thanks for sharing your memories Adrian. Look forward to seeing part 2. Good to see you again

[@stuartspoffee6113]

I can’t wait 🚁

[@geraldsmith1992]

We were forced to trade our heroes for ghosts. Looking forward to seeing you all again on the other side.

[@sadzasnake1755]

Well said bud

[@dermotrees9873]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen. Part 2 soon ?

[@pamberinehondo9447]

Honde valley only looks nice from a Chopper techs seat. When you are walking through it then it’s KAK 😂😂. Great interview guys, thanks

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

True that! Lots of buffalo beans and gaboon vipers. Burma Valley too...I know it well

[@pamberinehondo9447]

@@fightingmenofrhodesia Now you mentioned Buffalo Beans I have started bloody scratching my arms and legs and it’s 45 years since I last walked in that bloody valley 😂😂😂

[@sadzasnake1755]

@@pamberinehondo9447 😂chokwadi

[@calummackenzie1797]

I was waiting for you to mention Buffalo Beans 😂😂😂. They were especially bad down towards the Pungwe bridge area & not so bad towards Hill 31/Stapleford Forest & Watsambo Gap

[@pamberinehondo9447]

@@calummackenzie1797 Anywhere there was 1 solitary bean they were bad 😂

[@calummackenzie1797]

Sometimes us TF troopies felt that we were just walking targets to attract Terr gunfire, but Adrian was a flying target looking for a 12,7 😂 Yeah the RPG self detonated at 600 metres if it hit nothing. Adrian was probably in a lot of the scenes that we had in the Honde Valley. That was a hot area

[@fraseredk7433]

Enjoy the combo rhodie/ American accent

[@faackthewef]

I believe the " navy " were known as the Marine Division. My father was part of that .

[@davechristopherson8092]

Great video

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks!

[@gregmcmurray6112]

Some sobering stuff there!! 😢

[@fraseredk7433]

The "navy" were the Engineers.

[@cccmmm1234]

All this experience and training and only a Cpl? You Rhodies worked hard for rank. Maybe if was just the unit I was at but rank was easy to get in SA.

[@fraseredk7433]

Danny Svoboda the rugby international ?

[@gregtodd4796]

Yes he was.