Suez Drop, 5th November 1956 by David Pentland. (GL)

RAF Hastings drop men of 3 PARA battalion on the Egyptian airfield of El Gamil as part of the Airborne element of Operation Musketeer, an Anglo-French plan to re-open the Suez Canal after its closure by Egyptian President Nasser. Carried to their target by 18 Valettas and 9 Hastings of RAF Transport Command, and supported by air strikes by Fleet Air Arm Sea Venoms and Seahawks they quickly succeeded in securing their objective.

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints.

Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm)