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Aviation History
1949
1949 - 1019.PDF
FLIGHT C \ The date on the "Aircraft State " board is 12. 4. 49 as crews are briefed for "Operation Torquay." Revolvers are the fashion. that keep tl A jungle-survival parachute pack, dropped to assist stranded troops, pending relief. Note signal pistol and machetes. AS a tribute to the hardihood and quiet efficiency of theRoyal Air Force in the Far East, Flight is happy toprint these views. They were secured in Malaya, where the Service is 5,000 strong, and illustrate the preparations for a strike deep into the jungle. Reports have been re- ceived that bandits in strength are in Pahang. Surround- ing the area to be attacked is a patrol of the First Devons, and the R.A.F. is responsible for driving out the bandits
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