Musandam: A Snapshot in Time by Peter Sichel

About the lecture

Peter Sichel completed five operational tours in Dhofar with the SAS in the early 1970s before being commissioned in the Sultan of Oman’s Army.  He served in Firqat Force until the end of the insurgency, when he transferred to the Civil Aid Department with particular responsibility for the development of the jebel and distribution of civil aid.

Last year Peter spoke about his experiences in Dhofar and his interaction with the Jebali and Dhofari people. Following his work in Dhofar Peter was appointed Director of Operations of the Musandam Development Committee. During that time he conducted a demographic survey of the (then) Province of Musandam, the record of which is held by the Middle East Centre at St Antony’s College, Oxford. The photographs of this 4-year period at the start of the 1980s in this rugged, isolated northern extremity of Oman form the basis for his talk.

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This event is generously hosted by the British Omani Society (BOS) at 34, Sackville Street, London W1S 3ED.

This SAF event is presented in partnership with the British Omani Society (BOS).

This is a free members event, please book in advance.

Drinks and networking from 5.30pm. The talk will begin at 6.00pm.

Joint Membership Offer: Consider joining the SAF Association: 

For those new to, or just joining the SAF Association, they are promoting a membership offer for the SAF Association and BOS. If you apply to join both organisations the SAF Association will waive its lifetime subscription and you will pay only the BOS membership fees (£25 annually).

SAF membership is open to:

• British or Commonwealth officers and NCOs who have served with, or are serving with SAF.
• Former and serving Omani officers, officers of the Defence Department and the Ministry of Defence.
• Former members of Airwork Services Limited, who were employed in Oman.
• Additionally, former and current members of the Royal Flight and Police Air Wing, and individuals who have provided special assistance to SAF, or the Association, and who are not eligible for full membership may, at the discretion of the Committee, be invited to become Honorary members.

Please note that if you RSVP'd on the SAF website then you do not need to book your spot here on the BOS website. For any enquiries regarding RSVPs, please contact rsvp@britishomani.org.

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