Rhodesian Bush War - Operation Gatling (1978) - Green Leader

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Operation Gatling
October 19-21, 1978
Phase 1: The first phase of the operation involved a series of airstrikes by the Rhodesian Air Force, with the use of RhAF Canberra Bombers against the ZIPRA base situated at Westlands Farm, Zambia.

[isaacthomas]

Thanks for the recreation. Am fascinated by Rhodesian history. I am a black Zimbabwean who grew up in Chitungwiza. I was young during the war and the ZANU govt hid this part of history from us. They only present history from the guerillas point of view.

[CaptainQuark]

Oh, wow! Of all the renditions of Op Gatling - the Rhodesian Air Force attack on the ZIPRA base at Westlands Farm, and the infamous 'Green Leader' speech to the controller of Lusaka Tower - with the soundtrack, the Canberra footage and the added tense music, this is by FAR the best I have ever seen! You have no idea what a boost to Rhodesia' morale this was. When they first broadcast the radio soundtrack on the RTV News, I remember people cheering!

[MikeDonner]

I have been obsessed with Rhodesian history lately and this video is amazing. Thank you.

[rhodesia]

Rest In Peace my Rhodesian brothers.. legendary men in their flying machines .. 🙏🏻 respect and I salute you all !

[garybester]

Loved listening to this, grew up listening to the song Green leader with part of this recording included in the song.

[eternalapparatus]

Finally something about that great raid ! Thank you ! Chris Dixon is alive in our hearts.

[Archadia]

That was fantastic, had my attention the entire way through

[old-worldghost]

No one in the world to heed her, tomorrow the world will know Green Leader.

[pelonehedd]

In addition to My previous comment, I am proud of the Colored Toopies who served Rhodesia . I really enjoy listening to them singing Sweet Banana as well as John Edmonds performance. To Me these Men Stand tip toe with Sgt. William H. Carney, Dan Bullock the Buffalo Soldier’s and many other Hero’s.

[duames]

What a powerful video, feeling quite emotional

[DG-uwwx]

Chris Dixon should be on the Rhodesian Mount Rushmore.

[justranting]

I have only 3 people I consider hero,
1) Ian Smith my president
2) General De La Rey
3) Green Leader

[cjmanson]

3:33 "That's two bucks a word, Galaxy. You owe me!"
- Diplomat, _Project Wingman (2020)_

[ryanclarke]

"Wtf is Gregg Todd doing so close"

[dewetmaartens]

Breaks my heart that SA decided to cast aside the Rhodies after so much together. My father was there. I'm in my 30's, I will try make some amends. In SA, where most Rhodies reside, Natal. The next conflagration will be a big one. God bless you buggers!

[mathewgilmore]

If I could go back in time I'd stand next to grandfather fighting the marxs fools they might have taken the land but never forget who won the war

[charliecharliecharliecharl]

Very interesting only learning about Rhodesia , Ending radio message with cheers very polite

[lourensblignaut]

Big morale booster for the people back home and the troopies in the bush after zipra shot down the two viscounts and murdered the survivors. 😢

[mill]

That's two bucks a word. They owe him!

[Typing.._]

3:12 how to win a fight before it even starts 💯 👏🏼 😂