Emplaning and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicop
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Emplaning and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicop
One of three photographs of emplaning and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicopter, 1957 (c). One of fifty seven photographs, fifteen mounted on sheets photographed by Ng Beh Leow, Kuala Lumpur, Malaya, 1957 (c); collected by Maj A I McGregor, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, whilst serving with 55th Coy Royal Army Service Corps (AD) in Malaysia, 1957 (c). Date: circa 1957
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1957 Collected Disembarking Fifteen Fifty Helicopter Kuala Lumpur Malaya Mcgregor Mounted Photographed Sheets Westland Whirlwind
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1. Title: "Embarkation and Disembarkation from a Westland Whirlwind Helicopter, Malaya, 1957" This evocative set of three photographs captures the process of embarking and disembarking from a Westland Whirlwind helicopter during the late 1950s in Malaya. The images, taken by Ng Beh Leow in Kuala Lumpur, offer a unique glimpse into the daily life of the British military presence in the region at the time. The first photograph shows soldiers carefully making their way towards the helicopter, their equipment slung over their shoulders. The Westland Whirlwind, a versatile and agile helicopter, is seen in the background, its rotor blades spinning steadily. The soldiers are focused on the task at hand, their expressions revealing a mix of determination and apprehension. In the second photograph, we see the soldiers boarding the helicopter. They climb the steps, one by one, as the crew members secure the ropes and ensure that everyone is safely on board. The helicopter's powerful engines hum in the background, adding to the sense of urgency and excitement. The third photograph captures the disembarkation process. Soldiers can be seen descending the steps of the helicopter, their equipment in hand, as they make their way to solid ground. The Westland Whirlwind hovers above them, its rotor blades casting long shadows on the ground below. These fifteen mounted photographs, collected by Maj A I McGregor of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps while serving with 55th Coy Royal Army Service Corps (AD) in Malaysia, are a testament to the vital role that helicopters played in military operations during the late 1950s. They offer a fascinating insight into the daily lives of the soldiers who served in Malaya during this period and the technology that they used to carry out their duties. Circa 1957. Rights Managed. From the Mary Evans Picture Library.
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