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1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon
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1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon
Photograph: 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders boarding HMS Ceylon, Hong Kong, August 1950 (at the same time as the 1st Btn Middlesex Regt. boarded the aircraft carrier Unicorn at Hong Kong). Loose photograph of the band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders can be seen playing as they board the ship. From a collection of 22 official photographs of British military activity around the world from 1943-1960. Date: 1950
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1950 Argyll Band Boarded Boarding Carrier Ceylon Highlanders Hong Kong Loose Middlesex Photograph Regt Sutherland Unicorn
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1. Title: "Embarkation of the 1st Btn Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on HMS Ceylon, Hong Kong, August 1950" 2. Description: This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as members of the 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders board the Royal Navy's HMS Ceylon in Hong Kong harbor during August 1950. The soldiers, dressed in their full regimental uniforms, are seen making their way up the gangplank of the warship, with the loose band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders playing in the background. 3. Background: The 1st Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders were part of the British Army's garrison in Hong Kong during the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the same time, the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment was also embarking on the aircraft carrier HMS Unicorn for deployment. This photograph provides a glimpse into the military logistics and daily life of the British forces during this period. 4. Historical Significance: The photograph is an important record of the British military presence in Hong Kong and the role of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders during this time. It also highlights the close relationship between the British Army and the Royal Navy, as well as the logistical challenges involved in deploying troops and supplies overseas. 5. Technical Information: This photograph is from a collection of 22 official military photographs documenting British military activity around the world from 1943 to 1960. The exact dimensions and resolution of the image are not provided, but it is likely to be a high-quality print suitable for framing and display. 6. Copyright: This photograph is available for licensing for personal, educational, and research use only. Commercial use is not permitted without prior written consent from the copyright holder, Mary Evans Picture Library.
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