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|  | | Beacon of Hope
A short report in support of a Community Project in Belize
This is the first in what will eventually be a series of books about the Toledo Peoples' Eco Park Plan that will transform the lives of all the people of Toledo District in Belize. It is the situation as it exists in Belize. This edition is in Colour an inexpensive version is in course of preparation.
| |  | | Half a Century in Uniform
A Biography ~ the life story of a journeyman pilot who spent his entire working life connected to aviation and the Air Force. Group Captain Ossie Penton helped establish the Rhodesian Air Force and epitomised its spirit and excellence.
span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(252, 252, 252); "> commend this story to the reader, not only as the fascinating one of the career of a Service Pilot, but also because it gives a very clear picture of the chronicle of events and politics pertaining to the period of /span>a title="Powered by Text-Enhance" id="_GPLITA_2" href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/ralpapajan/half-a-century-in-uniform/hardcover/product-1462035.html#" in_rurl="http://www.textsrv.com/click?v=R0I6MTk0NjU6MTIxOnRpbWU6ZT | |  | | Life's a Curve My Way
A short history of my life in Rhodesia and South Africa after I left England in 1948.It details my career as an Insurance Inspector, the Military and in Politics.
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A novel ~ in 1978 a small contingent of Rhodesian Air Force pilots ferried 18 Cessna 337G air planes to the beleaguered country from Europe. This event, which has never been published, has formed the basis for a story of how a group of pilots are able to ferry similar sized planes to South Africa to interrupt the investiture of the first black president of the Republic.
During the Rhodesian Bush war many clandestine operations took place. Aircraft were obsolete and Sanctions prevented them from being replaced easily. Many innovative people thought up all sorts of ideas to get spares, weapons and new equipment.
The largest operation was the acquiring of aircraft. The planes were flown across thousands of miles of unfriendly Africa.
Later on there were many people who wanted to see the South Africa of Nelson Mandela fail. Hiring several of the Sanctions Busters from the Bush War and many of the pilots involved in the o | |  | | Ramblin' Rob
A series of Memories and Anecdotes of the Author's childhood in Rhodesia
| |  | | Ramblin' Rob Part 2
Further stories from the Pen of Ralpapajan with a series of Memories and Anecdotes from his childhood in Rhodesia
| |  | | Reap the Savage Whirlwind Sowing the Seeds 1897 to 1900
This is the story of a Remittance Man sent out to South Africa at the time of the Boer War
span style="font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">This book is the first part of an historical series of novels that span the 20th century,starting in 1897 and running through to 2005. It charts the course of four families that make up an unique Mashona Clan that includes both black and white members as well as various tribes from Central Africa./span>
| |  | | Reap the Savage Whirlwind Sowing the Seeds 1897 to 1900
This book is the first part of an historical series of novels that span the 20th century,starting in 1897 and running through to 2005. It charts the course of four families that make up an unique Mashona Clan that includes both black and white members as well as various tribes from Central Africa.
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This is a Romantic Thriller and tells the story of a young female journalist who is sent to the Central American country to do research for a Community Development Foundation. En route she meets a young American Special Forces soldier who has recently left the forces after serving ten years almost continually in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
He is a battle weary veteran and she is an innocent abroad from a sheltered background. At first glance she appears unfit for the tasks assigned her. The book explains how two people from diverse backgrounds can find common ground and can change their philosophy when living in the right environment. The book also explores the history of a fascinating country, its hopes and aspirations and the social problems that are inhibiting its growth.
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A Mystery involving kidnapping drugs and mayhem set in Belize CA
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The Rhodesians who were not in the Regula Forces also called up to take part in the Bush War. This book contains a few anecdotes of how they coped.
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