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Middle East Collection

Background imageMiddle East Collection: British Army Gunner S. R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading

British Army Gunner S. R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading
British Army Gunner S.R. Gosden of 67 Catherine Street, Reading, seen here in the back row of this group of Royal Artillery men in the Middle East during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: R. A. F. Beaufighter squadron successes recorded by an Intelligence Officer in the Middle

R. A. F. Beaufighter squadron successes recorded by an Intelligence Officer in the Middle
R.A.F. Beaufighter squadron successes recorded by an Intelligence Officer in the Middle East. Picture marked as used 8th February 1943

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Princess Alexandra of Kent visits the Reilly Centre for the Blind in Aden, Yemen

Princess Alexandra of Kent visits the Reilly Centre for the Blind in Aden, Yemen. 10th December 1961

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Prince and Princess of Wales, Middle East Tour November 1986

Prince and Princess of Wales, Middle East Tour November 1986. Our Picture Shows... Princess Diana visits Hurghada, a beach resort town along Red Sea coast of Egypt, Friday 21st November 1986

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Pope Paul VI beside King Hussein I of Jordan in Amman on January 4, 1964

Pope Paul VI beside King Hussein I of Jordan in Amman on January 4, 1964, during a visit to the Holy Land

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T. E. ) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T. E. ) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence, an officer in the British army known for his role in the Arab revolt against Ottoman Turkish rule of 1916-18 during World War One

Background imageMiddle East Collection: The market in Bethlehem Circa 1935

The market in Bethlehem Circa 1935

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Two Arab women carrying water jars on their head on the Jerusalem road in Palestine

Two Arab women carrying water jars on their head on the Jerusalem road in Palestine Circa 1935

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A woman in the market at Bethlehem with a bowl balanced on her head Circa 1935

A woman in the market at Bethlehem with a bowl balanced on her head Circa 1935

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Army British The Special Air Service SAS On patrol in the desert in Oman Three

Army British The Special Air Service SAS On patrol in the desert in Oman Three soldiers sit together with their guns

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A street carpet market in Angora, Turkey 1929

A street carpet market in Angora, Turkey 1929

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Camel herders approaching Abu Dhabi

Camel herders approaching Abu Dhabi

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Members of the ruling Al Nayhan family seen here enjoying tea in the place just outside

Members of the ruling Al Nayhan family seen here enjoying tea in the place just outside Abu Dhabi. July 1965 U6027

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Major Tony Ricketts (pipe) who commands a squadron of Oman Scouts part of the Abu Dhabi

Major Tony Ricketts (pipe) who commands a squadron of Oman Scouts part of the Abu Dhabi border defence force. Seen here with a falcon at Buraimi. July 1965

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Sheikh Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan ruler of the arab state of Abu Dhabi. July 1965

Sheikh Shakhbut Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan ruler of the arab state of Abu Dhabi. July 1965

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Terry Waite former hostage and Church of England Envoy with wife Frances Waite outside

Terry Waite former hostage and Church of England Envoy with wife Frances Waite outside their home in Blackheath, London, where he appeared to thank well-wishers and deliver a seasonal message

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Specially trained Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) girls, British and Palestinian

Specially trained Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) girls, British and Palestinian, operate the Armys biggest telephone switchboard, recently installed at Middle East General Headquarters

Background imageMiddle East Collection: This Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) company of drivers was formed In the Middle East

This Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) company of drivers was formed In the Middle East 14 months ago, and in the past six months they have made over a hundred trips

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Private R. G. Davis of Plough Lane, Wokingham, sends this snapshot of himself reading

Private R. G. Davis of Plough Lane, Wokingham, sends this snapshot of himself reading
Private R.G. Davis of Plough Lane, Wokingham, sends this snapshot of himself reading the " Reading Standard" to his fiancee in Reading from his base in the Middle East during the Second

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Lady MacRobert of Douneside, Tarland, Aberdeenshire has presented the RAF with four

Lady MacRobert of Douneside, Tarland, Aberdeenshire has presented the RAF with four Hurricanes which will soon be in action in the Middle East. Three are named after airman sons killed in action

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Fighter support planes circle round a New Zealand column in the Western Desert during

Fighter support planes circle round a New Zealand column in the Western Desert during the battle of Egypt. August 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Middle East W. A. A. F. at work in a R. A. F. Operations Room

Middle East W. A. A. F. at work in a R. A. F. Operations Room
Middle East W.A.A.F. at work in a R.A.F. Operations Room. These clerks (Special Operations) who are learning to plot the course of aircraft for the RAF officers controlling our fighters

Background imageMiddle East Collection: The Nazis, aided and abetted by the Vichy Government, were infiltrating in to French

The Nazis, aided and abetted by the Vichy Government, were infiltrating in to French controlled Syria during the Second World War

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Leading Aircraft-man Ivan Wallis of the Royal Air Force of 15 Wokingham Road, Reading

Leading Aircraft-man Ivan Wallis of the Royal Air Force of 15 Wokingham Road, Reading, reads his local newspaper the Reading Standard from his post in the Middle East. Circa 1943

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Edward Bakewell (extreme right, front row) of 8 Hart Street

Edward Bakewell (extreme right, front row) of 8 Hart Street, Reading and Stanley Goodman (back row, cross) of 153 Elm Park Road

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Driver W. C. Abery serving in the Royal Army Service CorpsA(RASC) in the Middle East

Driver W. C. Abery serving in the Royal Army Service CorpsA(RASC) in the Middle East
Driver W.C.Abery serving in the Royal Army Service Corps(RASC) in the Middle East, seen here reading his local newspaper the " Reading standard" during some down time at his camp

Background imageMiddle East Collection: 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
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

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A group of soldiers from Reading, Berkshire, pictured while serving in the Middle East

A group of soldiers from Reading, Berkshire, pictured while serving in the Middle East during the Second World War. Standing on the right is Corporal W.E

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Allied armoured troop transports. The N. C. O. of the troop of eight carriers giving

Allied armoured troop transports. The N. C. O. of the troop of eight carriers giving
Allied armoured troop transports. The N.C.O. of the troop of eight carriers giving the signal to advance. May 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations

Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in the Middle East during the Second world War. April 1944

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A large army exercise, referred to officially as 'Operation Crocodile'

A large army exercise, referred to officially as "Operation Crocodile"
A large army exercise, referred to officially as " Operation Crocodile" took place recently in Palestine and Trans-Jordan

Background imageMiddle East Collection: British ATS women in the Middle East, getting letters from home. November 1942

British ATS women in the Middle East, getting letters from home. November 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Senegalese light machine gunner of the French Forces on a training exercise in the Middle

Senegalese light machine gunner of the French Forces on a training exercise in the Middle East. December 1943

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East

Supplies from Great Britain and the USA arrive in the Middle East. Pictured, some of the latest supplies being unloaded. Tons of bully beef being loaded on to trucks on the quayside. November 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: RAF stations on the Iraq - Transjordan frontier are guarded by the famous Arab Legion of

RAF stations on the Iraq - Transjordan frontier are guarded by the famous Arab Legion of the Amir of Transjordan. Commanded by British Officers

Background imageMiddle East Collection: An international class of students of the Officers Training Unit in Palestine

An international class of students of the Officers Training Unit in Palestine, 22 April 1944. Airmen from left to right - South Africa (Army Liaison Officer), Canada, Egypt, New Zealand

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Every day more and more Arab recruits join up in the Palestine Buffa

Every day more and more Arab recruits join up in the Palestine Buffa, which consists of nine Jewish and five Arab companies

Background imageMiddle East Collection: El Jaich EI Arabi, the Arab Legion, was formed after the last war by the Emperor Abdulla

El Jaich EI Arabi, the Arab Legion, was formed after the last war by the Emperor Abdulla, with the assistance of Captain Peaks as military adviser

Background imageMiddle East Collection: As the result of continued pressure by British and Free French troops

As the result of continued pressure by British and Free French troops, the Vichy forces evacuated Damascus on 21st June 1941 and the city was later occupied by the Allied Forces

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Axis infiltration into Syria compelled the advance of the Allied Forces to avert so

Axis infiltration into Syria compelled the advance of the Allied Forces to avert so dangerous a threat. British and Free French forces have been opposed by the Vichy troops

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Soldiers of the Imperial Australian Force operating in the hill country of the Syria

Soldiers of the Imperial Australian Force operating in the hill country of the Syria countryside during the Second World War. June 1941

Background imageMiddle East Collection: With his command of of Circassian native cavalry, Colonel Collet crossed from Syria into

With his command of of Circassian native cavalry, Colonel Collet crossed from Syria into Trans-Jordan to join the Free French Forces

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A large army exercise, referred to officially as 'Operation Crocodile'

A large army exercise, referred to officially as "Operation Crocodile"
A large army exercise, referred to officially as " Operation Crocodile" took place recently in Palestine and Trans-Jordan

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A soldier of the Australian Imperial Force on his motorcycle passing one of the caravans

A soldier of the Australian Imperial Force on his motorcycle passing one of the caravans which dominate the roads near Damascus, Syria during the Second World War. February 1942

Background imageMiddle East Collection: A crowded street in the city of Beirut as local residents turn out to cheer the British

A crowded street in the city of Beirut as local residents turn out to cheer the British entry into the city during the Second World War. July 1941

Background imageMiddle East Collection: The fall off Damascus to Allied Forces during the Second World War

The fall off Damascus to Allied Forces during the Second World War. General Catroux, General Le Gentilhomme of the Free French Forces and their staff entered the city of Damascus

Background imageMiddle East Collection: The Greek commander in Chief at his Middle East Headquarters

The Greek commander in Chief at his Middle East Headquarters. The Royal Greek army in the Middle East in close co-operation with British High Command. Left to right: Lt. Col. Kitsos, Lt. Col

Background imageMiddle East Collection: Australians with a captured Italian bomber in Bardia. January 1941

Australians with a captured Italian bomber in Bardia. January 1941



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