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Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

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Lt-Col Payton DSO, OC of 7th KOSB 1943-45.

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Letter from unknown author about experiences of Operation Dragoon.

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Letter from unknown author about fighting in Athens.

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Letter from unknown author about reception British troops received in Athens.

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Lt-Col H Jones (right) and Lt-Col Hew Pike on flight deck of HMS Hermes.

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L/Cpl George Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

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L/Cpl Ginge Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

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Letter from Maj-Gen Gale to Lt-Gen Browning about parachute training support troops.

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Letter of Thanks to Brigadier Flavell from Lt General Kenneth Anderson.

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Lieutenant Colonel Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on.

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Lt Col Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on, June 1943.

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Load-in of heavy drop supplies and equipment in Cyprus before Operation Musketeer.

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Lieutenant Paul Crook with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

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Lieutenant Paul Crook (left) with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

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Locals examine the destruction of buildings in Port Said. Fires burn in the background.

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Last of first lift of 3 PARA dropping on El Gamil airfield. Men are making for their RVs. November 5, 1956.

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Letter to Brigadier Lathbury from General Eisenhower About Gift of Luger Pistol.

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Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.

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Lessons from present campaign (North Africa).

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Last minute map check before training jump from a Douglas Dakota.

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Lockheed Hudson aircraft in flight.

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Lockheed Hudson aircraft on the ground.

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Lines of Lonsdale's speech to troops at Oosterbeek church recreated for film 'Theirs Is The Glory'.

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List of temporary terms of ceasefire at Port Said, Suez.

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Lieutenant Stanning makes soup on a fire among rocks.

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Letter from Naval Captain Smeeton about gift of beer to paratroopers.

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Letter from Brigadier Butler to Fleet Air Arm about gift of HMS Eagle flag.

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Letter of appreciation from personnel of HMS Bulwark to the first in the field.

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AA An Airborne Lieutenant-Colonel confers with Major John Frost.

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Lieutenant-Colonel Goschen confers with Major John Frost.

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Landing craft approaching shore.

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Large Portrait of Field Marshal Montgomery

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List of tools and equipment needed for blowing up Tragino Aquaduct.

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Lydda Jump

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Lydda Jump

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Letter about supply of wireless equipment for Operation Overlord.

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Lifeboat drill for 2 PARA on Norland

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Light relief on Norland - 2 PARA's "Intelligence" Officer, Captain Alan Coulson, with Captain Mike Ford.

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Letter about Overlord transport.

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Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

Lively letter with amusing cartoons referencing Operation Dragoon.

Lt-Col Payton DSO, OC of 7th KOSB 1943-45.

Letter from unknown author about experiences of Operation Dragoon.

Letter from unknown author about fighting in Athens.

Letter from unknown author about reception British troops received in Athens.

Lt-Col H Jones (right) and Lt-Col Hew Pike on flight deck of HMS Hermes.

L/Cpl Ginge Moore, 2 Tp, 9 Para Squadron RE.

Letter from Maj-Gen Gale to Lt-Gen Browning about parachute training support troops.

Letter of Thanks to Brigadier Flavell from Lt General Kenneth Anderson.

Lt Col Frost points to an area in the distance while men of 2nd Parachute Battalion look on, June 1943.

Load-in of heavy drop supplies and equipment in Cyprus before Operation Musketeer.

Lieutenant Paul Crook (left) with Tactical HQ at Coast Guard Barracks, November 6, 1956.

Locals examine the destruction of buildings in Port Said. Fires burn in the background.

Last of first lift of 3 PARA dropping on El Gamil airfield. Men are making for their RVs. November 5, 1956.

Letter to Brigadier Lathbury from General Eisenhower About Gift of Luger Pistol.

Line of paratroops showing the early parachute smock and experimental head protection.

Lessons from present campaign (North Africa).

Last minute map check before training jump from a Douglas Dakota.

Lockheed Hudson aircraft in flight.

Lockheed Hudson aircraft on the ground.

Lines of Lonsdale's speech to troops at Oosterbeek church recreated for film 'Theirs Is The Glory'.

List of temporary terms of ceasefire at Port Said, Suez.

Lieutenant Stanning makes soup on a fire among rocks.

Letter from Naval Captain Smeeton about gift of beer to paratroopers.

Letter from Brigadier Butler to Fleet Air Arm about gift of HMS Eagle flag.

Letter of appreciation from personnel of HMS Bulwark to the first in the field.

Lieutenant-Colonel Goschen confers with Major John Frost.

Landing craft approaching shore.

Large Portrait of Field Marshal Montgomery

List of clothing and equipment used by X Troop during the Tragino raid.

Lively account of the raid on Tragino Aquaduct.

Letter of appreciation to those who took part in the Tragino raid.

List of tools and equipment needed for blowing up Tragino Aquaduct.

Lydda Jump

Lydda Jump

Letter about supply of wireless equipment for Operation Overlord.

Lifeboat drill for 2 PARA on Norland

Light relief on Norland - 2 PARA's "Intelligence" Officer, Captain Alan Coulson, with Captain Mike Ford.

Letter about Overlord transport.

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