RME0MT9B–Aug. 08, 1956 - Operation Suez begins. Troops return from leave.: Men of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry were to be seen at
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RME0MX5X–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez begins life guards get orders to pack for overseas: Among the Army units involved in the Suez Canal emergency are the Life Guards at Windsor, who have been ordered to pack for overseas duty. Many of them have been recalled from leave. Photo shows the scene as men of the Life Guards prepare an armored vehicle at Windsor Barracks this morning.
RMB4K3EW–Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked destination unknown which were then loaded onto ships The operation was supervised by Royal Engineers
RME0MN7C–Mar. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez Begins... Troops Line Up to ''Ring'' Home... Men of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry were to be seen at Warley Barracks, Essex today - preparing for duty - owing to the Suez Canal Emergency... Some have been recalled from leave. Keystone Photo Shows: Men of the Infantry line up to 'ring' home - outside the Barracks at Warley - today.
RM2T1FJ9E–The Suez Operation October - December 1956 Personalities: Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Stockwell, Commander of the Anglo French Land Forces.
RME0MT8J–Aug. 08, 1956 - Operation Suez Commences. Checking Arms - at Warley Barracks., Essex - today -owing to the Suez Canal Emergency. Some have been recalled from leave. Photo shows Checking arms in the Armour b- at The Barracks today. PTE. John Bailey (19) fromwellington, Shropshire (nearest camera) and L/CPL. John Graham of R.Em.E. from liverpool. He is 19.
RME0MX5H–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez begins - life guards get orders to pack overseas: Among the Army units involved in the Suez Canal emergency are the Life Guards at Windsor, who have been ordered to pack for overseas duty. Many of them have been recalled form leave. Photo shows the scene as men of the Life Guards prepare an armoured vehicle at Windsor Barracks this morning (Combernere Barracks, Windsor)
RMB4K3ET–Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked destination unknown which were then loaded onto ships The operation was supervised by Royal Engineers
RM2T1FJ81–The Suez Crisis (operation Musketeer) 1956 The tank landing ship HMS BUTTRESS disembarks troops and vehicles on the landing beach at the fishing harbour in Port Said.
RME0MX5K–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez begins. Life Guards recalled from leave.'' Men of the Life Guards were to be seen at Combermere Barracks, Windsor, this morning packing for overseas duty - owing to the Suez Canal emergency. Photo shows L-R: Trooper R. Pidcock of Chesterfield, Derby and CPL. of the horse L.V. Barratt of Wolverhampton - both recalled from leave - talking to CPL, of the Horse K. Morgan of the Military Police - as they arrive at Combemere Barracks today.
RME0MT9E–Aug. 08, 1956 - ''Operation Suez'' Begins. Preparing Anti-Tank Guns at Plymouth.: Many units of the Army have had their orders-following the 'Grab' of the Suez Army by Egypt's Colonel Nasser. Call-up orders are expected to be issued within the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 Reservists - mostly army - so that they will be ready to protect the Canal-in case of need. Photo shows Troops at Plymouth - preparing their anti-tank gun - for loading aboard ship - if needed.
RME0MX5N–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez commence's checking arms - at Warley Barracks.: Men of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry were to be seen preparing for duty at the Warley Barracks, Essez - today - owing to the Suez Canal Emergency. Some have been recalled from leave. Photo shows checking arms in the armoury - at the Barracks today. PTE. John Bailey (19) from Wellington Shrepshire (nearest camera) and L/CPL.John Graham of R.E.M.E. from Liverpool. He is 19.
RMB4FTPP–Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked destination unknown which were then loaded onto ships The operation was supervised by Royal Engineers
RME0MX5R–Aug. 03, 1956 - 3-8-56 Operation Suez Begins. Lifeguards Recalled from Leave. Men of the Life Guards were to be seen at Combermere Barracks, Windsor, this morning packing for overseas duty owing to the Suez Canal emergency. Keystone Photo Shows: L-R: Trooper R. Pidcook of Chesterfield, Derby and CPL. of the Horse L.V. Barratt of Wolverhampton both recalled from leave talking to CPL. of the Horse K. Morgan of the Military police as they arrive at Combermere Barracks today.
RMB4K3ER–Suez Crisis 1956 Dockers putting 80lb shells into crates marked destination unknown which were then loaded onto ships The operation was supervised by Royal Engineers
RME0MX5J–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez commence's checking arms - at Warley Barracks.: Men of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry were to be seen preparing for duty at the Warley Barracks, Essez - today - owing to the Suez Canal Emergency. Some have been recalled from leave. Photo shows checking arms in the armoury - at the Barracks today. PTE. John Bailey (19) from Wellington Shrepshire (nearest camera) and L/CPL.John Graham of R.E.M.E. from Liverpool. He is 19.
RME0MX5W–Aug. 03, 1956 - Operation Suez Begings. Life Guards recalled from leave.: Men of the Life Guards were to b seen at Combermere Barracks, Windsor, this morning packing for overseas cuty - oving to the Suez Canal emergecny.: Photo shows L-R: Trooper R. Pidcock of Chesterfield, Derby and CPL. of the horse L.V. Barratt of Wolverhampton - both recalled from leave - talking to CPL. of the Horse K. Morgan of the Military Police - as they arrive at Combermere Barracks today.
RME0MT9D–Aug. 08, 1956 - Operation Suez Begins - 25,000 reservists get call-up orders.: Call-up orders will go out in the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 reservists - mostly Army - following Sir Anthony Eden's announcement in the Commons yesterday of a Royal Proclamation in the Suez Canal emergency. Photo shows Soldiers of the Oxfordshire and Bucks Light Infantry who were recalled from leave, change into their uniforms at Warley Barracks, Essex, yesterday.
RME0MRPC–Aug. 08, 1956 - ''Operation Suez'' Begins. Somerset Light Infantry - At Plymouth; Many units of the Army have had their orders - following the ''Grab'' of the Suez Canal by Egypt's Colonel Nasser. Call-up orders are expected to be issued within the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 Reservists - mostly army - so that they will be ready to protect the Canal - in case of need. Photo Shows Men of the Somerset Light Infantry are in a happy mood - even if the orders meant in some case - cancellation of Leave - at Plymouth.
RME0MT18–Aug. 08, 1956 - ''Operation Suez'' Begins. Somerset Light Infantry - At Plymouth: Many units of the Army have had their orders - following the ''Grab'' of the Suez Canal by Egypt's Colonel Nasser. Call-up orders are expected to be issued within the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 Reservists - mostly army - so that they will be ready to protect the Canal - in case of need. Photo shows Men of the Somerset Light Infantry are in a happy mood - even if the orders meant in some case - cancellation of leave - at Plymouth.
RME0MT0N–Aug. 08, 1956 - Operation Suez Begins - 25,000 Reservists Get Call-Up Orders: Call-up orders will go out in the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 Reservists - mostly Army - following Sir Anthony Eden's announcement in the Commons yesterday of a Royal Proclamation in the Suez Canal emergency. Photo shows Soldiers of the Oxfordshire and Bucks Light Infantry who were recalled from leave, change into their uniforms at Warley Barracks, Essex, yesterday.
RME0MX5T–Aug. 03, 1956 - 3-8-56 Operation Suez Begins. Lifeguards Get Orders to Pack for Overseas. Among the army units involved in the Suez Canal emergency are the Life Guards at Windsor, who have been ordered to pack for overseas duty. Many of them have been recalled from leave. Photo Shows: Trooper R.M. Williams of Salsbury receives an inncoulation at Combermere Barracks, Windsor this morning as colleagues line up. L-R: TPR. N. Little of Buckhurst, Easex; G. Greeton of Nottingham and TPR. Y.J. Dyer of Dulwich, London.
RME0MT0J–Aug. 08, 1956 - Operation Suez begins... a word from the C.O. - at Warley Barracks: Men of the Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry were to be seen at Warley Barracks, Essex - today preparing for duty - owing to the Suez Canal Emergency...Some have been recalled from leave. Photo Shows Lieut. Col. J.A.J. Read D.S.O. M.C. from London - the C.O. of the Regiment - talks to some of the men during dinner at Warley today. They are (left) Pte. Donald Woods of Ratheham, Yorks (21) - and Prte. Nervyn Richards(19) from ereforl.
RME0MN7B–Mar. 03, 1956 - ''Operation Suez'' Begins... Loading Field Guns On To Rail Carriers... Many units of the Army have had their orders - following the 'Grab' of the Suez Canal by Colonel Nasser the Egyptian Prime Minister... Call up orders are expected to be issued within the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 reservists - mostly army - so that they will be ready to protect the canal in case of difficulty... Keystone Photo Shows: Men of the 21st. Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, in Edinburgh busily at work loading Field Guns on to rail carriers - ready for Suez.
RME0MN7A–Mar. 03, 1956 - ''Operation Suez'' Begins... Loading Field Guns On To Rail Carriers... Many units of the Army have had their orders - following the 'Grab' of the Suez Canal by Colonel Nasser the Egyptian Prime Minister... Call up orders are expected to be issued within the next 36 hours to more than 25,000 reservists - mostly army - so that they will be ready to protect the canal in case of difficulty... Keystone Photo Shows: Men of the 21st. Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, in Edinburgh busily at work loading Field Guns on to rail carriers - ready for Suez.
RME0MX22–Oct. 10, 1956 - He Commands the Whole Operation in the middle East General Sir Charles Keightley.: In charge of the whole operations in the Middle East is 55 year old General Sir Charles Keightley, C. in C. Middle East Land Forces. Under his overall command are the warships - Commandos troops and R.A.F. Units - assembled in the area of Suez. Photo shows General Sir Charles Keightley.
RME0Y7J3–Apr. 04, 1969 - Paddle Boat Brings Hope for Canal.: Gen. Sir Hugh Stockwell, commander of the Allied land forces in the 1956 Suez operation, successfully launch a new campaign when steered the six-ton paddle boat Charlotte Dundas on her maiden passenger voyage along the Kennet ang Avon canal at Devizes, Wilt, yesterday. ''This voyage means that the canal can be made to work,'' said Sir Hugh, who is chairman of the Canal Trust. The Trust see yesterday's 30-minute trip, made at a comfortable two miles an hour, as a major step towards opening up the canal for public pleasure craft
RME0Y7N6–Apr. 04, 1969 - Paddle boat brings hope for canal.; Gen. Sir Hugh Stockwell,commander of the Allied land forces in the 1956 Suez operation, successfully launched a new campaign when she steered the six-ton paddle boat Charlotte Dundas on her maiden passenger voyage along the Kennet and Avon canal at Devizes, Wilts, yesterday. ''This voyage means that the canal can be made to work,'' said Sir Hugh, who is chairman of the Canal Trust. The Trust see yesterday's 30-minute trip, made at a comfortable two miles an hour, as a major step towards opening up the canal for public pleasure craft
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