Air Rhodesia: 1973 – Salisbury to Beira
Air Rhodesia
Salisbury to Beira
Flight Details
- Date: 2nd November, 1973
- Flight: RH 183
- Captain: B R Van Huyssteen
- Operator: Air Rhodesia
- Aircraft: Boeing 720
Salisbury to Beira
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