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Gunship over Angola
- The Story of a Maverick Pilot
- Narrated by: Langley Kirkwood
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
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Gunship over Angola
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Publisher's Summary
Growing up in suburban Pretoria, Steve Joubert dreamed of a career as a pilot. After undergoing SAAF pilot training, a freak injury put an end to his hopes of flying fighter jets. Instead he learned to fly the versatile Alouette helicopter.
He had barely qualified as a chopper pilot when he was sent to the border, where he flew missions over Namibia and southern Angola to supply air cover to troops on the ground. As a gunship pilot, Steve saw some of the worst scenes of war, often arriving first on the scene after a contact or landmine attack.
He also recalls the lighter moments of military life, as well as the thrill of flying. A born maverick, his lack of respect for authority often got him into trouble with his superiors.
His experiences affected him deeply and led him eventually to question his role in the war effort. As the Border War escalated, his disillusionment grew. This gripping memoir is a powerful plea for healing and understanding.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-10-2020
Enlightening and Entertaining
Well written and well narrated having the right accent and pronunciation added to the over all story, The book also added an additional dimension, not often considered. to the personal story on those involved, in a complex conflict.
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- Glenn Smith
- 06-05-2020
Good listen, short but definitely worth a credit.
Thoroughly good listen, it was like the narrator was telling his story. I didn't expect to laugh so much with such a serious subject. It gave me a sense of what life must have been like in the SADF during the 80's.
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- C Orenstein
- 28-08-2021
An exciting and interesting story worth listening to.
I was interested to learn what the operational service was like for a chopper pilot on the border. I have known some SAAF pilots but they don’t talk much
about their experience to outsiders, so Steve Joubert’s story is enlightening. I found the epilogue comforting knowing that Steve had sought and found psychological help.
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