Derek Linton in W4KVX Don Chesser's hamshack in 1959

Derek Linton from Durban, South Africa visited Don Chesser in Burlington, KY.
Derek was in charge of the round-the-world Anglo-African safari which was to include at least on ham operator, perhaps from the USA. Derek secured equipment from Hallicrafters in Chicago and various other suppliers. The safari would include 6 men with two Willys 4WD trucks that would put on around 70,000 miles each in 21 months to 2 years and would depart Durban, South Africa on December 31, 1959.

 

Here is a map showing the route of the safari!

Did this safari actually take place and was there ham radio activity? I'm not sure!

Photo and map from Don Chesser W4KVX DX Magazine #93, November 11, 1959