ADEN 1958

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A bombing run by RAF Shackletons with 1000lb bombs in
An attempt to soften up Rebel positions. Largely unsuccessful d as the terrain offered great protection to the rebels from air attack.

(Photo. Courtesy of Major RTP Williams)

Entrance to the Kariba Pass. This was the only resupply route available
to gain access to the high plateau on which Dhala stands.
(Picture courtesy of PRW)


The actual Kariba Pass. Narrow, steep, very dangerous. In some places, to negotiate the numerous hair pin bends, drivers had to reverse so that their tailboards were literally hanging over a precipice.
(Picture courtesy of PRW)

2 Platoon, ‘A’ Company, 1 Buffs Aden 1958

Johhny Watkins. Townsend, Eric Ells, L/Cpl Tony Marchant, L/Cpl Peter Bishop,
Bob Ackerman, Kenny Adshead, Derek Widden, Green, Gisby, Miles Cpl Dodds.
Can you name any more?
(Picture courtesy of PRW)

2 Platoon, ‘A’ Company under fire halfway up the assault route. Some had cover others didn’t.
(Picture courtesy of PRW)

H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester being greeted by Lt. Col. E L C Edlmann MC Commanding Officer 1 Buffs at Singapore Lines 1958
Photo. Courtesy of Jimmy Rose)
 

 

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