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The pictures below were sent to us by Jack Smith
Some of Jacks memories of Akrotiri  in the late 50s 
Meteor of 208 Squadron taken February 1956. Possibly first operational Squadron at Akrotiri? Percival Pembroke (Station Flight, I think, replacing the original Percival Proctor.

Venoms of 249 Squadron, October 1956. Still carrying remains of Suez war markings on wings and booms.

 Venoms of 249 Squadron, November 1956. Starting up.
Dassault Mystere IV of French Air Force, October 1956 Republic Thunderstreaks of French Air Force, October 1956 Republic Thunderflash of French Air Force, October 1956. Photo Recce version of Thunderstreak. Hurel Dubois HD 32 transport of French Air Force
Nord Aircraft Noratlas of French Air Force, October 1956 R A F Transport Command Comet arriving at Akrotiri Jan 1957. First visit R A F Transport Command Comet again MT. Section, 1956 taken from back of area
Married Quarters Cawood. Note no nice garden then, just bare earth. Original airman's mess, early 1956. I think you said this one burned down. Donkey Derby, 1956. Don't know riders Donkey Derby, 1956. Well dressed gentleman assisting is the Station Commander, Group Captain MacDonald. Known as Black Mac, I understand.
Self explanatory. M.T. Section Christmas Party, 1956 Cawood bedspace (mine) P.O.L. compound guard hut. Was on a 24hr guard and took this on way to mess. This was situated where Astra Cinema is now. Ladies Mile summer 1956. My mates Terry Byrom, Brian Wood and Ginger Carpenter.
What the well dressed airman carried for a day out in early 1957. Taken at Salamis. Same'day out, car ran out of petrol between Famagusta and Nicosia. Same time as above. Told my mate Terry to look fierce. Relaxing on the way home from above trip. Taken at Halfway
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