Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
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Three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen
Photograph of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer craftsmen repairing the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, Malaya, 1957 (c).From a CD copy of 78 album photographs taken by L/Cpl R N Eason-Gibson, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, during his National Service in Malaya, 1955-1957, with ?A? Squadron 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars. Date: 1957
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1957 Armoured Carrier Copy Craftsmen Electrical Engineer Hussars Kings Malaya Mechanical Personnel Photograph Repairing Saracen Squadron
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This evocative photograph captures the dedication and skill of three Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer (REME) craftsmen as they meticulously repair the engine of an A Squadron, 15/19th Kings Royal Hussars Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier in Malaya during the late 1950s. The image, taken from a CD copy of 78 album photographs, provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of National Servicemen during this period. The REME craftsmen, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, work intently under the hot Malayan sun, their faces focused on the task at hand. The Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier, a key component of the British military's presence in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency, lies dormant in the background, its engine stripped down and awaiting restoration. The photograph, taken by L/Cpl R N Eason-Gibson, offers a poignant reminder of the vital role the REME played in maintaining the operational readiness of military vehicles during this time. The image is a testament to the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and determination of the engineers who ensured the smooth running of military operations in challenging conditions.
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