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Old 26-11-18, 06:06 PM
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I believe this was referred to as "Operation Agila". Rhodesia 1979-1980..
The name of the animal on the patch escapes me. Sewn to the white brassard.

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It was Operation Agila and the beast is a Pangolin. Mike
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Hello Jack

I saw 2 of those patches at the 2 RAR historical collection in Townsville, Queensland last week. They were donated by 2 RAR personnel that had served in the operation.

If you contact Jason Harrison the curator at the museum he may be able to give you more details.


His email is 2RAR.Museum@gmail.com


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