The Wars of Neall Ellis: Gunship Pilot and Mercenary

Gunship Ace: The Wars of Neall Ellis, Gunship Pilot and Mercenary

by Al J. Venter

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20333 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	485 pages

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Neall Ellis was born in South Africa in 1944. He grew up on a farm and developed a love of flying at a young age. After completing his national service, Ellis joined the Rhodesian Air Force. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a helicopter pilot. In 1972, Ellis was sent to Vietnam as part of a Rhodesian contingent fighting alongside the US Army. He flew gunships in support of ground troops and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and fearless pilot.

After the Vietnam War, Ellis returned to Rhodesia and continued to fly gunships. He also worked as a mercenary in various African conflicts. In 1980, Ellis moved to South Africa, where he continued to work as a mercenary. He fought in the Angolan Civil War and the South African Border War. In 1994, Ellis retired from mercenary work and settled down in South Africa.

Ellis's career as a gunship pilot and mercenary was marked by both success and controversy. He was a highly skilled and experienced pilot, but he also operated in some of the most dangerous and ethically questionable conflicts of the 20th century. Ellis's story is a fascinating and complex one that sheds light on the shadowy world of mercenary warfare.

Early Life and Military Career

Neall Ellis was born on December 15, 1944, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. He grew up on a farm in the Eastern Cape and developed a love of flying at a young age. After completing his national service, Ellis joined the Rhodesian Air Force in 1964. He quickly rose through the ranks and became a helicopter pilot. In 1972, Ellis was sent to Vietnam as part of a Rhodesian contingent fighting alongside the US Army.

Ellis flew gunships in support of ground troops in Vietnam. He quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and fearless pilot. He was involved in numerous combat operations and was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. Ellis returned to Rhodesia in 1973 and continued to fly gunships. He also worked as a mercenary in various African conflicts.

Mercenary Work

In 1980, Ellis moved to South Africa, where he continued to work as a mercenary. He fought in the Angolan Civil War and the South African Border War. Ellis was involved in some of the most controversial and bloody conflicts of the 20th century. He was accused of war crimes by human rights groups, but he always denied any wrongng.

Ellis retired from mercenary work in 1994 and settled down in South Africa. He died in 2017 at the age of 72. Ellis's legacy is a complex one. He was a highly skilled and experienced pilot, but he also operated in some of the most dangerous and ethically questionable conflicts of the 20th century.

Legacy

Neall Ellis was a complex and controversial figure. He was a skilled and experienced pilot, but he also operated in some of the most dangerous and ethically questionable conflicts of the 20th century. Ellis's legacy is a complex one that sheds light on the shadowy world of mercenary warfare.

Gunship Ace: The Wars of Neall Ellis, Gunship Pilot and Mercenary

by Al J. Venter

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	20333 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Print length	:	485 pages

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