| Memorials | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Mozambique |
| Coordinate | : | -22.7400500, 32.1052330 |
| Description | : | In 1979, during transport operations, a South African Puma helicopter was hit by an RPG-7 killing all 14 Zimbabwe Rhodesian commandos and the South African pilots on board. The was the highest loss of life for the Rhodesian Security Forces in a single incident during the war. The crash site was later bombed in an attempt to cover the South African markings on the Puma helicopter. The graves of those who perished in the incident remained unmarked and unkept for thirty years, their whereabouts unknown to all but the local population, who treated the crash area with reverence and respect, and... Read More |
frequently asked questions (FAQ):
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Where is Operation URIC Cemetery?
Operation URIC Cemetery is located at N222, Mapai, Gaza, Mozambique Gaza ,Mozambique.
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Operation URIC Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?
1 memorials
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Where are the coordinates of the Operation URIC Cemetery?
Latitude: -22.7400500
Longitude: 32.1052330
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