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Gliding in Northern & Southern Rhodesia in the 1950s & 1960s



 
 
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Old July 16th 05, 11:00 PM
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I can't relate to soaring in the 50's or 60's in Southern Africa , but
flew a number of "Rhodesian nationals" in the 70's . These took place
out of Warren Hills near Salisbury and conditions were often very good
with many 300-500km tasks set . Alf Thompson was the contest director
and had a reputation for tough tasks. I now live and soar out of
Indianapolis ,IN and know a number of ex Rhodesian pilots and others
who flew the Rhodesian contests fly out of the Magaliesburg club in
South Africa- you might try thier excellent website .

 




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