Fighting Men of Rhodesia ep131 | Wing Co. "Prop" Geldenhuys | RhAF

Wing Commander Prop Preller Geldenhuys, Rhodesian Air Force, Retired. Now living in New Zealand, WinCo flew combat operations for almost 20 years before retiring in 1982. He flew the Hunters, Vampires, and Canberras right through the Rhodesian Bush War where many South African units were secretly involved. After leaving the jet squadrons he flew the Lynx and Trojan in combat. His aircraft was hit three times on different occasions.
He tells us of his life in the Rhodesian Air Force as well as several operations like Ops Nickel Cross, Ops Miracle, Ops Uric, and much more.
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[@russellfulton6935]

This is an air force officer and an absolute gentlemen for whom I have unqualified respect. Ishe Prop is deserving of respect and I, for one, accord it to him without equivocation. A wonderful yet valuable insight in to the life of one of our air force legends. Respect to you Sir. Salute.

[@propgeldenhuys6174]

Thank you Russell for your kind words.

[@richardking6066]

I can't believe how sharp his memory is! I wish mine was half as good.

[@randyb3468]

Another great Chapter in The Rhodesian history! Thank you "Prop" for sharing your amazing story's! God bless you all!🙏👏

[@mikecavallaro466]

I read his book "Rhodesian Air Force Operations". A valuable addition to my library, a good companion for "Pride of Eagles".

[@propgeldenhuys6174]

Thank you, Mike - most appreciated. Try the ebook Op Nickel and Nickel Cross.

[@mikecavallaro466]

@@propgeldenhuys6174 Thank you sir, I will.

[@propgeldenhuys6174]

Thank you Hannes and John van Zyl. Much appreciated.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Maybe we can do another one Prop? You can talk more about your time in the Lynx etc.?

[@propgeldenhuys6174]

@@fightingmenofrhodesia Nyagena HD Op with Brig Barnard? Also Fire Force Charlie at Shabani.

[@Toncor12]

What a lovely interview from a man I have come to like very much due to comments and chats on Facebook. His book "Rhodesian Air Force Operations" is a must with lots of statistics as well as "Nickel Cross". I am glad I was able to recruit him for the series.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Yes thanks Tony!

[@mikelayard6581]

Thank you Prop for sharing your amazing experiences! We will certainly remember these days in numerous operations to preserve sanity ! God bless you all!

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Well said!

[@terrywarner8657]

@18:00 Prop discusses flying air photo Canberras and the multi-national effort between the Rhodesians, South Africans and Portuguese. Taking the photos is only one part of mapmaking. I have often wondered where the maps were actually produced, because a cartography department capable of making the sheets used in the war, is a serious operation. It takes meticulous personalities to be good map compilers, and the distractions of war means inevitable absences and shortages.

[@jimschneeberger3385]

Thank you for another excellent episode John and Hannes. Respect Prop! Hope all well with you and yours.

[@Nick.T-Alo.G-Car]

Salute and Respect.
Great interview from an Officer and a Gentleman. Part 2 would be great as Props' experience, I felt is a lot to condense in one interview.
Many thanks to all the Figjting Men crew.

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Much appreciated

[@louisstopforth5886]

Prop my good friend this is fantastic another to add to your many achievements so proud of you , pitty the time ran out as your Lynx actions were not mentioned.

[@BRADLEY856]

Thank you, Sir. Respectfully

[@wayneshaw-johnston5379]

Looking Good Prop 👍

[@charlieking-williams9725]

Oom.. Too Lekker...
Respect and Best..

[@jepithanda]

So good to hear you looking well and love the stories. Amazing memory. Sending love xxx

[@markjonker6524]

Thanks

[@fightingmenofrhodesia]

Thanks Mark!

[@wybrandbarnard6215]

Well done Hannes😅

[@adamvanderriet9669]

Awesome, huge respect! 🍻

[@rickkenny]

☆☆☆☆☆

[@chrismoll6862]

Tx Gentlemen .. Did u know Rhodesia is the only country to have a 100% win record over the all blacks

[@calummackenzie1797]

Sorry Chris, but l played in the curtain raiser before the Rhodesia /AB game in 70/71 (?) & we got carrots that day from the ABs

[@calummackenzie1797]

If you are being tongue in cheek (lower case for all blacks) then just think who runs "Rhodesia" now 😜😂😂

[@mazambane286]

That is 100% correct. The All Blacks played Rhodesian on the 27th of July 1949 in Bulawayo. Rhodesia won 10-8.
I think it was the following week? They played in Salisbury to a 3 all draw. So Rhodesia has a 100% win record against New Zealand.
During that same tour they lost all 4 games against the Spingboks.

[@calummackenzie1797]

@@mazambane286 (peanut) that was only 2 games. As l said we got carrots in the one game in 1971. Bryan Williams played fullback that day & l think Danny Svaboda (Hunter pilot with RhAF) scored our only try. Lew Lloyd Evans got a mean hand off from Graeme Thorne. Photo of Lew in The Herald executing a perfect face plant from said hand off

[@mazambane286]

@@calummackenzie1797 Hello Calum. Unfortunately it's Potato not Peanut as I'm a proper Zulu. My father was Rhodesian, my mother SA. I was born in Durban. After their divorce he moved back to Rhodesia. I lived between the two.
I'd have to research that '71 tour as I was under the impression there was only the one in '49.

[@buymybooks437]

Its not too late to reestablish Rhodesia. help us remove Zanu pf and we will give you land