| BRITISH TROOPS IN CYPRUS life in Cyprus with British troops on patrol after terrorist activities. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 8565 | |
| Catalog #: | 282430 | |
| Clip Number: | 282430-4 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 2793 C | |
| Timecode: | 01:45:26 - 01:47:53 | |
| Location: | Cyprus | |
| Year Shot: | 1955 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Misc. LOCATIONS/MEDITERRANEAN: Cyprus WAR & CONFLICT: Revolution, Cyprus 1954 - 1959 | |
| Description: | MS's Governor Field Marshal Sir John Harding, and Air Marshal Sir Claude Pelly Commander-in-Chief MEAF (Middle East Air Force) waiting at Nicosia Airport. LS Hastings aircraft taxiing on runway. CU Sir John Harding and Sir Claude Pelly. MS's Lord de L'Isle and Dudley, Secretary of State for Air, getting off plane and being greeted by Sir John Harding, who introduces him to Sir Claude Pelly, they shake hands. MS Lord de L'Isle inspecting Guard of Honour of RAF personnel. MS as he takes off his hat to them. MS de L'Isle and Harding boarding the Governor's helicopter. MS as Greek man parks his bicycle against barbed wire and goes into Post Office. Various shots Post Office, people post letters in box. Various shots Alaturk Square in Turkish section of town. Various shots police station. LS Union Jack being taken down from over Post Office. Various shots pictures outside police station of 'Wanted' men. Various shots top part of Ledra Palace Hotel, showing name. Exterior and interior showing British civilian closing shutters on his windows. Various shots Ledra Palace Hotel. | |
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