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HOME Museum & Collections Sales Donations Events Contact Us REGIMENTAL HISTORY 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century First World War Second World War Actions & Movements Battle Honours FAMILY HISTORY Resources Further Reading PHOTO GALLERY ENQUIRIES FURTHER READING LINKS		Photo Gallery Use of Aeroplanes by the 1st Battalion, Egypt, June 1933 In June 1933 this series of photographs was taken of the 1st Battalion training with aircraft in Egypt. Air transport was ruled out, at the time, as an impractical way of moving troops. The limited capacity of the aircraft, with only a handful of troops being accommodated at anyone time, meant that troops would continue to be moved by ship. Aircraft interior showing weapon storage. Accession Number: KO0943/01 Soldiers are ready to board the aircraft. Accession Number: KO0943/02 Soldiers on board the aircraft. One of the kit bags under the seat is marked 'Palestine'. The photograph was taken in Egypt and features soldiers of the 1st Battalion, King's Own. Accession Number: KO0943/03 Soldiers boarding aircraft. Accession Number: KO0943/04 Soldiers boarding aircraft. Accession Number: KO0943/05 Soldiers disembarking aircraft. Accession Number: KO0943/06 Soldier disembarking aircraft. Accession Number: KO0943/07 Only a proportion of our collections are on display at anyone time. Certain items are on loan for display in other institutions. An appointment is required to consult any of our collections which are held in store.