Images of Aden from the mid-fifties

By Eric Middleton

16 images of Aden taken in the 1950's when I was stationed there, I was attached to the Aden Protectorate Levies, & was stationed @ Singapore Lines. and one photo taken this year while on holiday in Plymouth.

The Hospital at SteamerPoint	Memorial to the fallen marking the 40th anniversary of the withdrawal from Aden.	The Crater Pass as it was in the 1950's.
Three very smart A.P.L. bandsmen (1955)	The Police post at the Crater Pass. 1950's.	Preparing a Q.L. for an engine change somewhere upcountry (1955).
Queen Victoria's Statue, Steamer Point.	Typical hold up on the roads in Aden	Singapore Lines A.P.L. main entrance.
The Astra Cinema at Khormaksar.	5 Bright Sparks; Roy Dennis, Cpl Lawrence, Bob Smith, Mick Hargrave, Gary Holt. All M.T. Technicians at A.P.L.'s 1955.	A.P.L.'s football team circa 1955/56. Back row L/R. Kirkland-Treasure-Green-Holland-Windmill(G.C.) Phillips-Eastman. Font row L/R. Dougall-Groves-Roberts(Capt)-Williamson-Needs.
Souvenier Photo Album bought by most who served in Aden.	The Police Post at The Old Crater Pass	Billet No.15 Singapore Lines
3517995 S.A.C. Middleton, his favourite vehicle.	Entrance to the Church in the Rock	The A.P.L.'s cap badge.

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