

GF drill at Gp 9 HQ, Mt. Darwin, 1978
The photographs and notes below were kindly supplied by KC Robert Gardner in May 2015:
Initial training in Chikurubi with L to R: Dave Crawford (Byo),
"Punkie" Barry Sneyman (Byo), Tong Joseph ( went to 9.1 delta),
Malcolm .........., and myself
,
Guido Valentino (Avondale) during bush camp training with Bren adapted to take FN mag and rounds,

Guido Valentino (Avondale) during bush camp training with Bren adapted to take FN mag and rounds,
Keep of 9.1 Delta with village in background. Also shows work ongoing in lining
firing points in PV with mud bricks from rubble nearby with clay mortar,
Village life with "Fred Flintstone's" cart

Yours truly in centre of Keep with Rhodesian flag. (Note - wore proper kit when
in the bush including long trousers).
In 2009 I spent all my trips at police camp in Bveke and will show photo's
etc. separately, including written orders and notes.
Hope will bring back memories and that you all enjoy....

Village life with "Fred Flintstone's" cart

Troops after soccer match against village team which we lost (crate of castle
was prize... Provided by me) team were from L to R: Top - Kisi, Nyatando,
Rumani, ME, Kapembezi, Uraya b, & Ruisi. Bott - Ndlovu, Mondiwa (excellent
Corporal who was promoted to KC in 1979), Gumbo & Enoch,

Hope will bring back memories and that you all enjoy....
