Flying to Paradise Island in Mozambique - Rhodesian Lifestyle 1967 - 1969
Descrição
This documentary film provides a look into the flying days of my father in Rhodesia. His pilots license opened up new adventures, including flying to Paradise Island (Santa Carolina) in Mozambique. This period was on the cusp of change as the Bush War gained in intensity and the liberal opportunities in living a Rhodesian lifestyle like no other.
Many of the photos and videos were photographed by family members (featured prominently in this film) during the 1960's.
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Flying to Paradise Island
01:20 - The Paradise Island Experience
03:10 - Flying lifestyle in Rhodesia
04:02 - First experience flying solo
04:59 - Flying as a business transportation vehicle in Rhodesia
05:45 - 23 Elephants crossing Lake Kariba
More Information:
There are more videos currently on this channel covering the Rhodesian Bush War and what happened after the Bush War. There are many more videos coming soon...
About us:
We create engaging visual & audio content for families by capturing their historical family stories. We help clients by exploring your family history and life experiences through the use of timelines and to capture these precious moments through the power of story.
Website: https://www.familyhistoryfilms.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwyncole/
Many of the photos and videos were photographed by family members (featured prominently in this film) during the 1960's.
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - Flying to Paradise Island
01:20 - The Paradise Island Experience
03:10 - Flying lifestyle in Rhodesia
04:02 - First experience flying solo
04:59 - Flying as a business transportation vehicle in Rhodesia
05:45 - 23 Elephants crossing Lake Kariba
More Information:
There are more videos currently on this channel covering the Rhodesian Bush War and what happened after the Bush War. There are many more videos coming soon...
About us:
We create engaging visual & audio content for families by capturing their historical family stories. We help clients by exploring your family history and life experiences through the use of timelines and to capture these precious moments through the power of story.
Website: https://www.familyhistoryfilms.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwyncole/
Palavra-chave: tempo bazaruto
Comentários da comunidade
@hoplophile9846 YouTube · 26/06/2021 · 👍 20
I absolutely love the series on Rhodesia. Very insightful. I hope you keep sharing these memories for everyone to see.
@glendodds3824 YouTube · 27/06/2021 · 👍 8
Hi. Thanks for uploading this. Mozambique is often overlooked in commentary on Southern Africa. People inevitably focus on South Africa and Rhodesia, which were wealthier and more developed. Nevertheless, Mozambique, which was a Portuguese colony until 1975, also had modern cities (the largest were Lourenco Marques and Beira), commercial farms, and up-to-date factories. Furthermore, one of Rhodesia's cities, Umtali, received some of its electricity from the Revue River Plant, a hydro-electric power station built in Mozambique in 1953.
@rikkisramblings4040 YouTube · 01/07/2021 · 👍 3
I was a member of the Mashonaland Flying Club and flew VS many times. Shall never forget the sad day of the air display, 8th Oct 1972, when Stuart Irwin was so tragically killed in his Chipmunk. I was in the event straight afterwards and didn't really feel like flying but the show had to go on. Really enjoyed you videos. Rhodesia will always hold a special place in our hearts -a place of both great joy and sadness. Thanks for your memories. Take care.
@tigershoot YouTube · 14/12/2021 · 👍 3
Interesting video. Just one thing that I find confusing is that it seems from the maps/photos and the narrative that you flew down to Bazaruto island, stayed at that hotel and then used a boat to go across to the very small Paradise Island (Santa Carolina - which confusingly also had its own luxury hotel). The latter island is tiny but it did have its own paved airstrip. Maybe it's possible that people referred to Bazaruto island as Paradise Island too, and the term got mixed between the two.
@trilithon108 YouTube · 26/06/2021 · 👍 9
I was going to high school during those years but had a memorable trip to Sofala around '68 and many times in Beira. Sounds like great times on Paradise.
@rossitherhodie5659 YouTube · 05/12/2021 · 👍 4
Thanks for sharing, I wish all ex Rhodies would take the time to do what you do and that way we can all remember growing up in that most wonderful country Rhodesia. God Bless You
@camloff YouTube · 17/08/2022 · 👍 1
Lisbon. I used to fly from Maputo (LM) as the crow flies to Santa Carolina paradise in the Indian Ocean. My diving and uw photos paradise and the best place to spend and enjoy the not luxury good hotel and rooms nice food and beers at the time. Diving and photo sub was great until 1977. The sea around is the same and not spoiled at all, thanks God. The hotel is not existing now, what a pity. I am 87 and had the best memories of the great country Mozambique and their kind, gentle and respectful people. Paradises do not last forever, pity. Politics and wars spoil people`s happiness. I will never forget the happy times of my life in Mozambique and its nice people.
@virginiafry9854 YouTube · 15/01/2024 · 👍 3
When I went to Paradise Island with my parents in 1958 we flew from Salisbury to Umtali and then to Vilancoulos. From there we went by boat to the island.
@clashofkingsaddict9733 YouTube · 10/02/2023 · 👍 3
These stories have captured my heart and imagination. Even though there is a touch of sadness due to the unfortunate ending of a once great country and culture. Thank you for sharing
@jonhenson5450 YouTube · 02/02/2025 · 👍 1
Envious, yet really happy for you to have these experiences