1958 Press Photo Parachute troops leave for Cyprus

Parachute troops leave for Cyprus: The first group of the Parachute Troops ordered to Cyprus - owing to the growing violence between Turks and Greek Cypriots - left Abingdon this morning. Photo shows men of the 3rd Battalion - The Parachute Regiment - boarding a Beverley Transport - at Abingdo - for Cyprus this morning.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 06-06-1958.

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