Cubs painting lines on ship

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Cubs painting lines on ship

Four Cub Scouts being shown how to paint lines on a Royal Navy ship in Aden, Yemen.
1968

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1968 Activities Activity Aden Association Cubs Demonstrating Demonstration Lines Paint Practice Practising Task Yemen Scout Scouting Scouts

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> Asia > Yemen > Aden

> Services > Royal Navy

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, four eager Cub Scouts are intently focused on their task as they learn to paint lines on a Royal Navy ship docked in the bustling port of Aden, Yemen, in 1968. The boys, dressed in their blue and yellow Cub Scout uniforms, are being guided by their Scout Leader, who stands behind them, demonstrating the technique with a paintbrush in hand. The ship's hull, a massive expanse of gray steel, looms large in the background, its surface a blank canvas for the young painters. The association between the Scout Association and the Royal Navy was a long-standing one, with the Scouts often providing valuable assistance to the Navy in various capacities. This painting activity was likely part of a larger program aimed at fostering teamwork, discipline, and practical skills among the Cub Scouts. The boys appear to be fully engaged in the task at hand, their expressions serious and determined, as they carefully follow their Leader's instructions. The scene is a testament to the enduring spirit of Scouting and its ability to bring together young people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The boys, hailing from different parts of the world, are united in their shared pursuit of knowledge and adventure, as they learn a valuable skill on the deck of a Royal Navy ship in a far-off land. The photograph captures a moment of learning, camaraderie, and cultural exchange, frozen in time.

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