SEPTEMBER 2010
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Out of all the months of the year, September is one month that seems to stand out more than any other one. Whilst the Jacarandas start their glorious time south of the Equator, here in the Northern Hemisphere the trees start to pale and change in anticipation of the coming Autumn.
In the story of Rhodesia, September was the most fateful month of all.
It was on September 13, 1890 that the Union Jack was raised at Fort Salisbury and the country was born. This coming week will see the 120th Anniversary of that event. It has been 30 years since Rhodesia became Zimbabwe. In the great scheme of history the country only occupied a sliver of time, yet it stands out in a way that is hard to explain. The name might have changed, but it's people, black and white, still proudly call themselves Rhodesian.
A fateful month.
September 1974 saw the collapse of the Portuguese Government and control of Mozambique was handed to Frelimo. What a huge impact that had on the whole nation!
September 1978 - The month started with the death of President Wrathall, but was soon overshadowed by the tragedy in Kariba when the Air Rhodesia Viscount Hunyani was shot down by ZPRA and the survivors massacred. The world remained silent in it's condemnation - so aptly named The Deafening Silence. Later that month Rhodesian Forces struck hard against the ZANLA Camp at Chimoio, and other camps in Mozambique and the world once more condemned us. Rhodesians stood alone, but they stood proud.
September 1979 and the country had a new flag and a new name. Whilst the Lancaster House talks continued, once more Rhodesia struck far and deep into Mozambique in Operation Uric. The tragic loss of a helicopter full of troops struck us hard, but by the skin of their teeth the Rhodesian Forces won the day once more!
Thanks to the sterling efforts of a number of Rhodesians, the crash site has been located and a memorial erected. September 6 has been declared Mapai Day in honor of their memory. The story may be read at www.ourstory.com
On a more personal note, September 1969 was when I left the shores of Blighty and joined the BSAP. It was the month of the Salisbury Show, Jacarandas, Msasa Trees and the promise of what was to come. To me at least, September always seemed to somehow hold hope for the future, despite what might happen.
September will always be a special month for those who call themselves Rhodesian. Remember it with pride !
Until next time
Dave Cushworth
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