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We speak to Pipe Major Tony Reis about his life playing in several military and civilian bands. He also plays a few songs for us with footage from the Cape Town Parade which took place recently. If you have questions for Tony, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. LINKS: Support Tony's Bands: Caledonian Pipe Band NEDBANK Current Acc 1926042204 Branch Code 198765 SWIFT Code NEDSZAJJ Alternative Channel https://odysee.com/@LegacyConversations:8 DONATE to Legacy - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LegacyConversations Book Links for Print on Demand inside South Africa: https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2969/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-1-college-days https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2970/mean-streets-life-in-the-apartheid-police-book-2-the-mean-streets https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2971/oath-of-evil-the-war-on-protestantism https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2944/code-name-butterfly https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2943/code-name-wrangler https://burbleonline.co.za/p/2942/code-name-angelique Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org Legacy on Telegram - https://t.me/legacyconversations To Advertise on Legacy https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rCaM8ytISNxOG9QESp_AXq4Kf73hFtWN/view?usp=sharing

Born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape in May 1948, Arnè (Angel) Söderlund was educated at Christian Brothers College in Kimberley where he matriculated in 1965. He joined the SA Navy (Permanent Force) as a seaman in early 1966 and in April of the same year was selected for officer training and commissioned in 1970. He served until 2006 and played a major role in the navy. His lists of achievements are long and distinguished. In this episode, the third, he tells us about the SA Navy strike craft operations. They were the premier surface warfare vessels at the time. He also answers a few questions from the previous episode. A fascinating conversation with a man that really knows his subject. If you have questions for the Admiral, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com www.legacy-conversations.org

Captain Jacques du Toit speaks to us about EW flying in the SA Airforce, participation in the annual Operation Golden Eagle exercises, and later flying with 60 Sqn on the Boeing 707C EW aircraft. He shares his experiences as Mission Commander deploying with the Mobile Ground Signal Intelligence System (MGSS) near the border with Mozambique, and other locations. Finally, Captain du Toit shares the story of the SA Air Force's role in securing the 10 May 1994 Inauguration of President Nelson Mandela. If you have questions for Jacques, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes (of which there will be many). Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape in May 1948, Arnè (Angel) Söderlund was educated at Christian Brothers College in Kimberley where he matriculated in 1965. He joined the SA Navy (Permanent Force) as a seaman in early 1966 and in April of the same year was selected for officer training and commissioned in 1970. He served until 2006 and played a major role in the navy. His lists of achievements are long and distinguished. In this episode, the second, he tells us about the SA Navy strike craft, the premier surface warfare vessels at the time. Where they came from, how they got to South Africa despite UN sanctions, and much more. He also answers a question from the previous episode regarding Commodore Dieter Gerhardt, a man later convicted as a Soviet spy. A fascinating conversation with a man that really knows his subject. If you have questions for the Admiral, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Exercise Amazolo where an entire NATO Squadron was “sunk” - https://ports.co.za/navalnews/article_2008_01_19_1038.html Where a SA Navy submarine apparently sunk a helicopter – https://www.georgemjames.com/post/torpedoing-a-helicopter-in-angolan-waters-reposted Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com www.legacy-conversations.org

Captain Jacques du Toit speaks to us about his time in the South African Air Force (SAAF). Coming from a military family, he did his national service as a dog handler in the SA Air Force. He then joined permanently becoming an Electronic Warfare – EW – or EO – officer flying in the DC-4 (Spook), Boeing 707-C, and Oryx helicopters (airborne jammers). In this episode, he tells us of his time flying EW missions and various Signal Intelligence ground deployments. He also shares his experiences training with the Royal Air Force in the UK, his transition to Imagery Intelligence, and his role on SA's Space program. If you have questions for Jacques, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes (of which there will be many). Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Born in Kimberley in the Northern Cape in May 1948, Arnè (Angel) Söderlund was educated at Christian Brothers College in Kimberley where he matriculated in 1965. He joined the SA Navy (Permanent Force) as a seaman in early 1966 and in April of the same year was selected for officer training and commissioned in 1970. He served until 2006 and played a major role in the navy. His lists of achievements are long and distinguished. In this episode, we have a general conversation on the navy and naval matters to establish a solid understanding of a highly technical service. In the next episodes, we will get to operations. A fascinating conversation with a man that really knows his subject. If you have questions for the admiral, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com www.legacy-conversations.org

Captain Jacques du Toit speaks to us about his early years growing up as a "PF child", following his dad's career as an Infantry from 3 SAI in Potch, to Kimberly, 112 Bn at Madimbo, and finally to Pretoria. Jacques shares his first-hand encounters and experiences of the events that shaped South Africa's history during the '70s and '80s. Events that would later influence his decision to join the SA Air Force. If you have questions for Jacques, please leave them below. Subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes (of which there will be many). Links: Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Michael Scully speaks to us about his time in the South African Army where he went through the School of Infantry and then to the Border where he worked with Bushmen trackers outside 31Bn. He tells us of his first meeting with Bushmen during his operational tour in the Kavango, 1981-1982. A fascinating conversation. Michael will also assist Legacy Partners with a Hotel Management and Security episode. If you have questions, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: http://firstandforemosthotels.com Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Michael Scully speaks to us about his time in the South African Army where he went through the School of Infantry and then to the Border. He tells us of his first experiences during his operational tour in Kavango between 1981 to 1982. We also look at the strategic importance of South Africa relating to the Suez Channel and the role that the country played in the First Cold War including the Rhodesian Bush War where we learned the tricks of the trade. A fascinating conversation that will continue in the next one where he tells us of working with Bushmen conducting tracking for army units (not with 31 Bn). If you have questions, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: http://firstandforemosthotels.com Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Ons praat met Majoor Generaal Roland de Vries, 61 Meg en heelwat meer senior posisies. Hy is ‘n SAW legende. Roland praat oor die Ratel IFV en dan oor na die veiligheid situasie in Suid Afrika en wat gedoen moet (nie kan, moet) word om te oorleef. Moenie die episode mis nie. Dis belangrik dat soveel mense moontlik bereik word met sy boodskap en kennis. Teken in asb om ingelig te word van nuwe episodes. Merk die klokkie vir outomatiese opdatering. Dankie. Links: Koop “Veiligheid vir Gemeenskappe” dmv Tertia Swart by +27 78 648 8616 f gaan direk na www.naledi.co.za. Die boek kos R295 afgelewer in Suid Afrika. Sy ander boeke, bv “Eye of the Firestorm” is aanlyn by https://www.helion.co.uk and https://www.warbooks.co.za. Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org George M James – www.georgemjames.com Legacy Conversations – www.legacy-conversations.org

Simon Hare speaks to us about his time in the South African Corps of Engineers. (1983-1985). We go through his basic training and operational tours in Owamboland as well as Southern Angola, taking part in Ops Askari and much more. A fascinating conversation filled with pictures and great memories not to be missed. If you have questions for Simon, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: https://www.simonharephotography.com Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Major General Roland de Vries speaks to us about his time in the South African Army (1964- 1999). In this episode, he gives us the background to himself and a brief overview of his distinguished military career besides what happened after he resigned as Deputy Chief of the Army. He tells us about his current community safety projects which are essential to everyone living in South Africa or who have family there. General de Vries gives an overview of where South Africa stands from a security viewpoint. The situation is serious, and you need to be prepared for what is coming. Don’t miss this episode, it will save lives. Spread it as far as possible. A fascinating conversation. If you have questions for the General, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Also, look at the links below where his books can be ordered. Links: To buy “Veiligheid vir Gemeenskappe” contact Tertia Swart at +27 78 648 8616 or order directly at www.naledi.co.za. The book costs R295 including courier costs The other books, including “Eye of the Firestorm” are available at https://www.helion.co.uk and https://www.warbooks.co.za Sponsor - www.georgemjames.com Website - www.legacy-conversations.org

Ons praat met Sammajoor Ig van Rooyen van 1 SAI, 34 Bataljon, 32 Bataljon, en meer. Hy praat oor sy 34 jaar in die SAW end SANDF, veral 34 Bataljon (202 Bataljon ook bekend as die Kavango Bataljon) waar hy die RSM was. In sy tyd het hy baie ervaar en baie dinge gedoen. Van soldate in die geheim oplei in Swaziland tot bombdeskundige en as senior adjudant offisier reg langs die generaals. Hy verduidelik ook wat hy gesien het in die SANDF. Dis baie interessant wat uitkom. Moenie die episode mis nie. Die man is ‘n legende. Teken in asb om ingelig te word van nuwe episodes. Merk die klokkie vir outomatiese opdatering. Dankie. Links: George M James – www.georgemjames.com Legacy Conversations – www.legacy-conversations.org

We speak to Colonel Nick Mostert of 3 SAI who served between 1974 and 1998. He is an Honoris Crux holder (for valour). One of only 203 earned. A man that commanded the 1st South African Cape Corps besides other high commands like Group 39, Queenstown, and Group16, Maryvale, Springs. He tells us about his life in the SADF with more than a few jokes in between. A fascinating story of a platoon, company and higher commander of the highest calibre. Don’t miss it. If you have questions for the Colonel, leave them below. Please subscribe and activate the bell to be informed of new episodes. Links: George M James – www.georgemjames.com Legacy Conversations – www.legacy-conversations.org