Suez Crisis Collection (#2)

Suez Crisis 1956 Men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders embarking on the troopship Dilwara for the Middle East

Suez Crisis 1956 British Army nurse Rita Kelly of Dublin haggles with a trader in Port Saids main street

Suez Crisis 1956 The French Foreign Minister Mr Christian Pineau talks to reporters after leaving 10 Downing Street where he discussed the Suez situation with Anthon Eden

Suez Crisis 1956 William Yates speaking against the governments policy on Suez and Cyprus at the Tory Conference at Plandudno

Canal Zone 1952 Police direct the traffic at the Suez bridge

Suez Crisis 1956 RAF ground crew loading bombs onto Canberras on an airfield in Cyprus

Suez Crisis 1956 Nassers chief political advisor, Wing Commander Ali Sabry, arriving at London Airport from Cairo

Suez Crisis 1956 Pioneer Corps filling a gap in the coast road near Gamil

Suez Crisis 1956 Brigade Sergeant Major Ernest Lambert cuts the hair of Gunner Jim Fayers of Kings Lynn.Both men belong to a Paratroop Artillery Uni which is stationed near the front line at El Cap

Suez Crisis 1956 The Somerset Light Infantry are issued with tropical kit for their move to the Middle East

Suez Crisis 1956 John Foster Dulles leaving the Suez Conference at Lancaster House

Suez Crisis 1956 Danish UNO troops on the Suez canal set up a machine gun emplacement between the British and Egyptian front line. The gun is pointing in the direction of the British

Suez Crisis 1956 Soviet weapons which were captured from Egyptian forces. The rifle being examined is a Russian Simonov SKS carbine with fixed folding bayonet

Suez Crisis 1956 British landing craft are assembled in readiness for possible action

Suez Crisis 1956 850 soldiers of the 1st Bt Royal Fussiliers preparing to embark on the troop ship Dilwara which took 2000 British troops out of Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 Men of the Royal Berkshire Regiment are issued with tropical kit for service in the Mediteranian

Suez Crisis 1956 British civillians evacuated from Egypt arrive at Southampton by flying boat

Suez Crisis 1956 British soldiers keep rotesting Egyptians back as United Nations troops march into Port Said

Canal Zone 1952 The Cruiser HMS Cleopatra and the minelayer HMS Manxman (behind Cleopatra) at the docks in Port Said. In the background can be seen the Suez Cnal Company Building

Suez Crisis 1956 The Portuguese delegate to the Suez Conference arrives at London Airport

Suez Crisis 1956 On a British airbase in Cyprus the pilots of Hunter jets scramble for a raid over Egypt

Suez Crisis 1956 R A Butler (Rab Butler), the Leader of the House of Commons, at the Tory Conference at Plandudno

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden returning to London Airport with his wife following a overseas visit

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden leaving 10 Downing Street after a Cabinet Meeting following his resignation

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden leaving Britain for a holiday in Jamaica, as per doctors orders

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden, with his wife, chats to Duncan Sandys at the Grand Hotel in Llandludno

Suez Crisis 1956 The Prime Minister Anthony Eden leaving 10 Downing Street after a pre Parliament meeting of cabinet ministers

Sir Anthony Eden later the Earl of Avon seen here making a speech during the suez crisis January 12th 1957 Sir Anthony Eden resigned as prime minister of Britain due to ill health brought on by

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden bags outside No 10 prior to his leaving Britain for a holiday in Jamaica, as per doctors orders

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden leaving Britain for a holiday in Jamaica, as per doctors orders

Suez Crisis 1956 The Prime Minister Anthony Eden leaving Lime Grove Television Studios where he made a broadcast about the situation in Suez

Suez Crisis 1956 The Prime Minister Anthony Eden at Lime Grove Television Studios to make a broadcast about the situation in Suez

Suez Crisis 1956 Anthony Eden returning to London Airport with his wife following a overseas visit

Anthony Eden seen here leaving the country for a holiday in 1957 Sir Anthony Eden resigned as prime minister of Britain due to ill health brought on by the pressures of the previous years Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 Friends and relatives wave goodbye as the aircraft carrier HMS Bulwark sails for the Medeteranean

Suez Crisis 1956 British landing craft at anchor are checked and prepared for action

The Cruiser HMS Glasgow which served in World War 2 and the Suez Crisis is pictured arriving back in Glasgow 1955

Suez Crisis 1956 HMS Zenith at Southampton is given final checks before being handed over to the Egyptian navy to become the Al Fateh

Suez Crisis 1956 The Aircraft Carrier HMS Theseus sails for the Mediterranean from Portsmouth cheared on by the relatives of the soldiers and sailors

Suez Crisis 1956 A destroyer due to be sold to the Egyptian navy is held at Lee on Solent

Suez Crisis 1956 Junior Seaman John Higgins, 17, of Oldham gives a thumbs up as The Aircraft Carrier HMS Ocean adds Port Said to the roll of Battle Honours displayed on its flight deck

Suez Crisis 1956 Soldiers embarking on the Aircraft Carrier HMS Theseus as it prepares to sail for the Mediterranean from Portsmouth

Suez Crisis Robert Menzies Australian Prime Minister (Ambassador to Nasser in 1956)

Suez Crisis 1956 Mr Duncan Sandys arriving at No. 1 Carlton Gardens for a conference
Suez Crisis 1956 Mr Duncan Sandys arriving at No.1 Carlton Gardens for a conference on the Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis Sir Humphrey Trevelyan (British Ambassador in Cairo) during the Suez Crisis

Suez Crisis 1956 Dellegates including Mr Shepilov at the Suez Conference at Lancaster House

Suez Crisis 1956 General Glubb at London Airport on his return from the Middle East

Suez Crisis 1956 Madame Pandit, the High Commissioner for India, arrives with Krishna Menon at Lancaster House for the Suez Conference

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"The Suez Crisis: A Historical Turning Point" In the heart of Egypt, at the iconic Wagham Monument in Port Taufiq, a momentous event unfolded that would forever alter the course of history. The Suez Crisis, which took place from 29th October to 6th November 1956, marked a significant turning point in international relations. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war, a vivid color photograph captures an extraordinary scene. Men from the Royal Tank Regiment raise their glasses high in jubilation upon hearing Mr. Selwyn Lloyd's announcement. Cheers echo through the air as they celebrate what they perceive as a glimmer of hope amidst turmoil. Mohindar Singh's lens immortalizes this pivotal moment during the Suez Crisis - soldiers from the 1st Battalion Royal Fusiliers prepare to embark on their mission with determination etched on their faces. Their unwavering resolve reflects their commitment to duty and country. Vicky's take on this crisis is captured succinctly by her illustration titled "The Last Straw. " Her artistic interpretation encapsulates both frustration and defiance felt by many during these tumultuous times. As British troops stand watchfully, members of the Royal Welsh Kent Regiment observe UNO vehicles arriving in Egypt. This multinational presence signifies an attempt towards peacekeeping efforts amid escalating tensions. Underneath a flag of truce, UNO vehicles cautiously prepare for passage through hostile territory - symbolizing diplomatic attempts to find common ground amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. John Foster Dulles' arrival at Lancaster for the Suez Conference further underscores global attention focused on resolving this crisis diplomatically rather than militarily. Diplomats gather with hopes of finding lasting solutions that will prevent further bloodshed and restore stability to this troubled region. The Suez Crisis stands as an indelible chapter in history - one that highlights both political maneuvering and military action while underscoring humanity's collective desire for peace.