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He joined the [[Zambian Air Force]] in 1965 and later served as Commander, Operations Squadron in 1968. In 1970 he was Commander of the Helicopter Squadron. A year later he moved to become Chief of Staff in 1971 and Air Commander in 1972. From 1976 to 1977, Zuze served as Commander and Chief of General Staff. | He joined the [[Zambian Air Force]] in 1965 and later served as Commander, Operations Squadron in 1968. In 1970 he was Commander of the Helicopter Squadron. A year later he moved to become Chief of Staff in 1971 and Air Commander in 1972. From 1976 to 1977, Zuze served as Commander and Chief of General Staff. | ||
===Southern Rhodesia | ===Southern Rhodesia ordeal=== | ||
It is believed that during one of his covert missions in Southern Rhodesia (present day Zimbabwe) on orders by President [[Kenneth Kaunda]], Zuze was intercepted by Southern Rhodesian jet fighters under Ian Smith. They escorted him back to Salisbury (present day Harare) in fighter formation. Zuze complied and flew with them to an air base in Salisbury. As the jets descended to land, Zuze swiftly touched down and then created a thick cloud of smoke and flew off. This destructed the Zimbabwean forces and he was able to escape. | It is believed that during one of his covert missions in Southern Rhodesia (present day Zimbabwe) on orders by President [[Kenneth Kaunda]], Zuze was intercepted by Southern Rhodesian jet fighters under Ian Smith. They escorted him back to Salisbury (present day Harare) in fighter formation. Zuze complied and flew with them to an air base in Salisbury. As the jets descended to land, Zuze swiftly touched down and then created a thick cloud of smoke and flew off. This destructed the Zimbabwean forces and he was able to escape. | ||
