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helicopter. While in command of No. 7 Squadron, Walsh saw action during the guerrilla incursions from Zambia into
Rhodesia. He and his squadron were involved in performing helicopter evacuations of wounded Rhodesian infantry, flying in other infantry to attack the guerrillas and providing direct
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