RRAF182 was delivered to the Royal Rhodesian Air Force's 3 Sqd in March 1960. The RRAF was the air force of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (today's Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe). The Canadairs, as they were known locally, formed part or the Federation's commitment to the British forces in the Middle East. When the Federation was dissolved in 1963, the three Argonauts were sold to civilian operators. RRAF182 returned to the UK as G-ALHI with Air Links. Photographer unknown

With the establishment of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, some of the facilities of the former Rhodesian Air Force were renamed. New Sarum AFB was renamed Manyame AFB and this 3 Squadron Aviocar is here seen at Manyame which shares runways with Harare's civilian airport.

Delivered to the Royal Rhodesian Air Force in June 1959 as RRAF205. Reserialled in 1968 with a "moving" 5 for 5 Squadron, 205 becoming 2055. Seen here at Harare in the colours for the Air Force of Zimbabwe. Photographer unknown

Although there is no serial visible on this photo, this should be R7134, which later received serial 7134 in the Zimbabwe air force. It's former RAF aircraft KJ998.

Seen outside BOAC's hangar at Heathrow with the UK registration taped on, RRAF-161 was delivered to the Royal Rhodesian Air Force's 3 Sqd on 18 February 1960. The RRAF was the air force of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (today's Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe). The Canadairs, as they were known locally, formed part or the Federation's commitment to the British forces in the Middle East. When the Federation was dissolved in 1963, the three Argonauts were sold to civilian operators. Photographer unknown

604 with UK B-class registration G-9-490

Ex G-ALHI BOAC 'Antares' later coded 603. Registration restored June, 1964 to Air Links Ltd.