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1953 Press Photo two soldiers carry a sheep in a sling Operation Livestock

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"Operation Livestock" on the Isle of Shepey, two soldiers carry a sheep in a sling: Army personnel and local inhabitants were busily at work on the Isle of Sheppey today on "Operation Livestock" the rescue of sheep bullocks etc., trapped in the floods. It is estimated that more than 5,000 sheep are already dead. Photo shows two members of the Royal Engineers carry a sheep in a sling during "Operation Livestock" at Sheppey today.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 02-02-1953.



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