Thanks Koos, another great interview on Legacy. I know 3 of them well. Peter Williams was a platoon sergeant in D company when I relieved Julius Kratz as coy commander for about 3 months after our para course. It was also the time when the RG was temporarily disbanded. That was when Witkop Badenhorst asked me: How many heads? Coen Riekert is just an awesome person and definitely the most qualified of all as he was the second group of pathfinders under Col. Breytenbach. Peter and Coen joint us at St Michael end of 86 together with Willem Ratte. Noel Viljoen is one of a kind as you can hear with tears, but remains kind and commited to the 32 tradition and commitment to our ranks and troops. Currently he is the RSM of the 32 VA and doing a brilliant job. I take my hat for you Noel. Noel in French or Portuguese mean Christmas father, so keep the good work Noel. Happy Christmas to all.
Now you have hit the nail on the head Koos. This "new" format and relaxed manner of discourse in fact only serves to reflect and emphasize the individual bravery and strength of character of these fine fighting men! Salute gentlemen from a Rhodesian ex soldier
Dankie. Wag al lank vir n volledige Ops Askari onderhoud, tensy ek dit gemis het, maar dink nie so nie. Dit le na aan my hart want iemand het daar gesneuwel wat ek geken het.
En dit sal jy ook nie hoor nie, as jy will voorntoe gaan. As jy mooi luister is als net om en rondom, en niks word gese nie. soos hulle se, as jy nie weet nie is dit mos makliker
Paul, Koos... been trying to find more info about my Looty at that time 1984-1986, I was based at the KG Hokke at Oshakati. We had 4 Casspirs, under Chris Nel (HC Nel), aka Charlie November... we did a few co ops with Koevoet and 101.... I have been wanting to chat to Koos for a while now, issue is I have more questions than stories... I spent 18 months at the KG Hokke... but my memory aint as good it seems as u guys seem to remember... Chris, use to drive a blue Datsun bakkie around Oshakati, later I found (Chris was in Intelligence at my time), but he was way more involved in the Ciskei and Vlakplaas
I do not think that the deployment of 32 BTL was started as said as I was trained by 32Btl and specials ops people in 1976 a SGM Dushneves was my SGM and was called up for a ops while we where busy with our basic training?
No, only some of them qualified later for what you call "actual qualified Recce operators" - I suggest you watch earlier episodes on Frans Fourie and others where the difference is explained. These men were as good as any but worked closer to base - like in tactical operations, Koos
Massive respect maar ek moet lag met n trAn in die oog koevoet kom miskien meer gedoen het aan die kop kant but all my friends from all branches i wish you love and rest now and always❤
N fight wat in the heel erste plek nooit n fight moes wees nie,en vandag is al die politikusse onder die grond,mense is weg veraltyd,mense wonder oor hoe dit sou wees as hulle geliefdes nog gelewe het.
Thanks Koos, another great interview on Legacy. I know 3 of them well. Peter Williams was a platoon sergeant in D company when I relieved Julius Kratz as coy commander for about 3 months after our para course. It was also the time when the RG was temporarily disbanded. That was when Witkop Badenhorst asked me: How many heads? Coen Riekert is just an awesome person and definitely the most qualified of all as he was the second group of pathfinders under Col. Breytenbach. Peter and Coen joint us at St Michael end of 86 together with Willem Ratte. Noel Viljoen is one of a kind as you can hear with tears, but remains kind and commited to the 32 tradition and commitment to our ranks and troops. Currently he is the RSM of the 32 VA and doing a brilliant job. I take my hat for you Noel. Noel in French or Portuguese mean Christmas father, so keep the good work Noel. Happy Christmas to all.
A proud group of gentlemen, respected by all who watch them! Perfect just before Christmas
A pleasure to hear these men , different characters and witness the strength of character . Inspiring surely 👍🏻💪🏻
Now you have hit the nail on the head Koos. This "new" format and relaxed manner of discourse in fact only serves to reflect and emphasize the individual bravery
and strength of character of these fine fighting men! Salute gentlemen from a Rhodesian ex soldier
Different characters and strength of character ..
Inspiring surely 👍🏻
From the horses mouths. Excellent. Thanks gents. Have a Blessed Christmas ✝️🙏🏻
What an interesting group of hero's. I really enjoy listening to them. Thank you Koos and Vossie. God bless
What an awesome chat. Thanks Koos
Dankie. Wag al lank vir n volledige Ops Askari onderhoud, tensy ek dit gemis het, maar dink nie so nie. Dit le na aan my hart want iemand het daar gesneuwel wat ek geken het.
En dit sal jy ook nie hoor nie, as jy will voorntoe gaan. As jy mooi luister is als net om en rondom, en niks word gese nie. soos hulle se, as jy nie weet nie is dit mos makliker
@@lmy5pence481 Miskien nie by die manne nie, alhoewel hulle nog n perspektief gee. Ek het vriende wat daar was, so ek het al genoeg gehoor.
Paul, Koos... been trying to find more info about my Looty at that time 1984-1986, I was based at the KG Hokke at Oshakati. We had 4 Casspirs, under Chris Nel (HC Nel), aka Charlie November... we did a few co ops with Koevoet and 101.... I have been wanting to chat to Koos for a while now, issue is I have more questions than stories... I spent 18 months at the KG Hokke... but my memory aint as good it seems as u guys seem to remember... Chris, use to drive a blue Datsun bakkie around Oshakati, later I found (Chris was in Intelligence at my time), but he was way more involved in the Ciskei and Vlakplaas
Salute / Saluut.
Great memories I was part of ops askari as a 7SAI platoon that was selected to join 32
Major respect for wat they have achieved, with our reccies and special forces units.
Very interesting stories. I left the SAAF in 1968 as a 2nd Lt.
I do not think that the deployment of 32 BTL was started as said as I was trained by 32Btl and specials ops people in 1976 a SGM Dushneves was my SGM and was called up for a ops while we where busy with our basic training?
Were all members of 32 recce wing actual qualified Recce operators that went through selection and courses?
No, only some of them qualified later for what you call "actual qualified Recce operators" - I suggest you watch earlier episodes on Frans Fourie and others where the difference is explained. These men were as good as any but worked closer to base - like in tactical operations, Koos
@@LegacyConversations Dankie!
Was the guy sitting on Peter Williams RHS Willem Ratte ?
Coenie Riekert
Massive respect maar ek moet lag met n trAn in die oog koevoet kom miskien meer gedoen het aan die kop kant but all my friends from all branches i wish you love and rest now and always❤
Ja my Pa was een van die eerste SAP's op die front, saam met die koevoete, as leier van ons land nog voor die weermag daar was.
Ek find deesdae dit raak moeiliker as ooit om saam te leef met al daai jare terug
N fight wat in the heel erste plek nooit n fight moes wees nie,en vandag is al die politikusse onder die grond,mense is weg veraltyd,mense wonder oor hoe dit sou wees as hulle geliefdes nog gelewe het.
Nog nooit wou ek he n rooi lyn moes ophou loop stuur nommer twee vinnig
Spot the recce?😂
Coen Riekert, ex Pathfinder and his brother was at 5 Recce.
@@stephnaude5102 ek het nfriend wat in 5 was goud