1956 Press Photo Parachute units leave Portsmouth for the Mediterranean farewell

Parachute units leave Portsmouth for the Mediterranean farewell at Portsmouth.: Units of the 16th, Independent Parachute Brigade Group left Portsmouth aboard the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Thessues yesterday - in view of the Suez Crisis. Photo shows company Sgt. Major E. Summers kisses his wife Audrey good bye - and the children Ernest and Susan are impatiently awaiting their turn - at Portsmouth Station.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1956.

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