BRITISH TANKS IN THE DESERT
EAST OF ADEN 1962/63

Bob Egby is a writer, editor, award winning broadcaster and news photographer.

In 1962/63 I was working as a journalist and broadcaster in Aden and while on a three day reconnaisance in the East Aden Protectorate with a British Army patrol, encountered two British Army tanks and their crews. They were close to the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Over the years my notes on this meeting have been lost, and I would like to use one or two pictures in an upcoming autobiography. Any help with IDs on the tanks, the regiment and even the crews would be great. They treated us well amd made us tea.

I live in upstate New York now and my email is robert-egby@twcny.rr.com. Thanks.

PS: November 19, 2010 : Update: The tank crews have been identified by members of the Historic Military Vehicle Forum as members of the Royal Scots Greys and the tanks are Centurions. The Royal Scots Greys have identified the tank commander as Sgt. George Mitchell. If anyone can assist with identifying the loader it would be appreciated. Apparently they were based at Falaise Camp, Little Aden and were in Aden from October 62 to November 63. If possible, I would like to have the extra man identified. Thanks. Bob Egby

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Another point, if you served in the Eastern Aden Protectorate there were some hot springs and an oasis among palm trees. Any idea where? And also the picture of the Arabs outside a village. Where was this? Any help would be appreciated. I know it's a long shot but I know there are some British Army vets still around, thanks Heavens.

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