1964 Press Photo Aldershot troops issued weapons for Cyprus

More troops off to Cyprus: A further 700 troops will be flying out to Cyprus during the night, following messages from Commonwealth Secretary Mr. Duncan Sandys, who is supervising cease-fire operations on the island, to defence chiefs in London. Included in tonight's air lift, will be man of the 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment, based at Aldershot. Photo shows one of the troops being issued with a gun before leaving Aldershot today, bound for Cyprus.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1964.



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