Africa Collection (page 2)

The famous Treetops Hotel at Aberdare National Park in Kenya. February 1971

Princess Anne visits Kenya. February 1971

Several Women Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) officers flew out direct from England to take up duties in the Northwest African theatre after the fall of Tunisia

Summoned by the Nigerian Government, a Conference of Chiefs of the Nigerian Western provinces was held at the Mapo Hall in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria in 1943

Emperor Haile Selassie addresses Ethiopian troops in the desert. Circa 1941

Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopian troops together with British Officers attached to the units in the Sudan. Circa 1941

The surrender of the Duke of Aosta. Picture shows the entrance to the cave where the Duke of Aosta lived on the side of the mountain at Amba Alagi, now guarded by British and Indian troops

Haile Selassie inspecting Ethiopian forces. Circa 1941

After five years to the day, a beflagged and decorated Addis Ababa turned out to watch their Emperor Haile Selassie return in triumph to the capital of his liberated country

Emperor Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa, five years to the day since his 1936 exile. Seen here breaking the Royal Standard at the Palace. 5th May 1941

British Forces entered Addis Ababa on April 5th, having advanced 1800 miles in less than 60 days. Pictured, a British armoured car carrying the Union Jack at the Governors Palace, Addis Ababa

A small party of British officers went into the heart of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) six months ago, and started a revolt, and were responsible for the training of Patriot Troops of the Emperor of Ethiopia

After a journey of 200 miles through jungle and mountains the Emperor of Abyssinia set up camp guarded by his own patriots and a few officers

Revolt Leaders in Abyssinia (Ethiopia). A small party of British officers went into the heart of Abyssinia six months ago

Diagram showing bomb damage to the Gura Aerodrome in Ethiopia. (A) Direct hit on hangars (B) Direct hit on aerodrome buildings (C) Aerodrome building burnt out (D)

British forces entered Addis Ababa on April 5th, having advanced 1800 miles in less than 60 days. Pictured, Transvaal regiment forces after the liberation of Addis Ababa. Circa May 1941

Italian prisoners being marched through Gondar after its surrender to British, Imperial and Ethiopian forces. Circa November 1941

Abyssinian patriot soldiers fighting against the Axis occupation forces of the German and Italian armies in Abyssinia, East Africa during the Second World War. 27th January 1941

The first closing of the Tobruk-Sidi Rezegh Corridor. - British and New Zealand commanders meet. Story from wikipedia. Operation Crusader (18 November Ð 30 December 1941)

Corporal E. W. Stone of the RAF, former schoolmaster at park Lane School, Tilehurst
Corporal E.W. Stone of the RAF, former schoolmaster at park Lane School, Tilehurst, reading his local newspaper the Reading Standard while serving in the Middle East during the Second World War

Signalman Stanley Davey of 228 Oxford Road, Reading, with Mr and Mrs Hannay, who entertained him and another signalman soon after their arrival in South Africa. 12th July 1943

Two brothers of Reading, Berkshire, Leading Aircraft-man Ronald Couch of the Royal Air Force and Driver Eric Couch of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC)

Bren gun carriers of a famous Sikh Battalion moving up in Eritrea. Circa April 1941

The Air Landing cameraman, glider-borne, Capt. P. Fletcher with the 1st Airborne Division near Sousse. 9th July 1943

An Honours Beard was presented recently by inhabitants of the Gold Coast to tNumber 218 Bomber Squadron known as the " Gold Coast Squadron"

The Royal Air Force of the Middle East Command bombed the aerodrome at Asmara on the 19th February 1941.Bombs were dropped on buildings and hangars, causing much damage. Picture shows: 2

The Post Office is never far from the front line in this war. The day after the battle of Hobok in Abyssinia, South African troops were getting their mail from the field Post Office that was

Triumphant South African troops coming through the entrance to Hobok Fort in Abyssinia a few hours after its capture. 2nd February 1941

A contingent of South African troops arrive in East Africa to swell the ranks of the Allied troops fighting there. A Bar gun section mounted on cycles. November 1940

The Duke of Aosta (in front, right) escorted from the cave where he lived in the mountainside at Amba Alagi. May 1941

The Duke of Aosta (right) after his surrender, escorted from the cave where he lived at Amba Alagi. May 1941

A pile of captured Italian rifles at Addis Ababa. June 1941

The Emperor of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) promotes his son, the Duke of Harrar, to Major General. Pictured, the Emperor blessing his son after conferring upon him the rank of Major General. June 1941

The United Nations, having decided to forestall a Japanese move against the Vichy French Naval base of Diego Suarez in Madagascar

Stripped to the waist, RAF ground crews in North Africa "bomb up"
Stripped to the waist, RAF ground crews in North Africa " bomb up" a Wellington bomber ready for a night raid on Bizerta. March 1943

While British Troops under Lieutenant General Cunningham were occupying Addis Ababa, the Patriot Forces of Abyssinia led by their Emperor were capturing the strongly-held Italian post at Debra

A Corporal of the (Kenya) 5th Battalion of the Kings African Rifles wearing " drill order" khaki shorts, blue jersey with yellow chevrons

A plane from HMS Furious passing over the aircraft carrier while manoeuvering to alight on the landing deck during exercises off the North Coast of Africa

A formation of five Blenheim Mark IVs (Z5893 W nearest) of No. 14 Squadron RAF in flight over the Western Desert. A Curtiss Kittyhawk, one of the escorting fighters, can be seen on the far right

HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal. Circa January 1936

Aerial view of the meeting of the Blue and White Nile rivers at Khartoum. 1st February 1964

BOAC VC10 seen here on the apron at Khartoum after completing a proving flight from London Heathrow. 1st February 1964

Zhou Enlai Premier of the Peoples Republic of China, seen here arriving at Khartoum Airport. 1st February 1964

One of Carr-Hartleys cars arriving by Ferry after crossing the Zambezi river whilst on tour in Rhodesia. Circa 1930

Suez Crisis 1956 British soldiers on the front line keep an eye on the Egyptian positions NOTE STERLING SUB MACHINE GUN 17th November 1956

Suez Crisis 1956 A British delegation returns from the Egyptian front line after talks about the removal of the bodies of two correspondents who were shot 17th November 1956

Suez Crisis 1956 UNO vehicles arriving in Egypt 17th November 1956

Suez Crisis 1956 Under a flag of truce British troops move forward to talk to the Egyptian forces opposite them 17/11/56 H9207

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