"George" Tribute to the Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment

This video is a tribute to the brave men that served in the Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment during the Bush War. They were nicknamed "The Black Devils" by their enemy.

The song "George" sung by John Edmond is about the Ferret armoured car used by the regiment.

George

George can take a track
With Troopies on his back
Carrying the packs and ammo
Doesn't look so mush
When he rumbles through the bush
Even seen him climb a Gomo.

CHORUS
Takin' us along
Watchin' over you and I
Home is far,
But the wheels on the tar
Are a lullaby
Buddy, you know how it feels
Listen to George
And his singing wheels

Just the other day, I heard somebody say
George is a mighty old Ferret
I think he's gonna find he'll have to change his mind
When there's fire coming out of the turret.
CHORUS

Ambush in the trees makes me shaky at the knees
Ever been revved in a Landie?
Gives me peace of mind when George is in the line
His fire-power's mighty handy!
CHORUS

Regiment Roll of Honour:

25 October 1975 CPL T. J. Kee
2 September 1979 L CPL Idensohn
1 February 1980 TPR Frank Maposa

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Education

Tags:

• Rhodesia
• George
• John Edmond
• Ian Smith
• Zimbabwe
• Mugabe
• Bush War
• Africa
• BSAP
• RLI
• Ferret
• Black Devils
• The Great Betrayal