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Old 22nd Feb 2017, 18:40
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RAF publicity film on Cyprus (1991)

Things had certainly changed since my tour 1965-67 when the strength was around 12,000 with several resident squadrons (Hastings, Javelins, Lightnings, Canberras, etc) and lots of visiting aircraft
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A few shots of Kyrenia taken January 1971









And some of Nicosia (NIC) also Jan 1971







This is Ledra Street Nicosia

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Aaah. In picture one, the RAF Albacores would be just off the bottom of the picture, (and in the centre of picture two), and the bar for the brandy sours was on the street across the harbour, about far left.

A wonderful three month detachment, and at the end of it a (UN) medal. Daft.
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What was the name of the Bar we used downtown Nicosia prior to the
Green Line introduction?
One abiding memory there,was hearing via a radio,I think, of President Kennedy's assassination during the evening 22 November 1963.
A popular Bar which became off limits the following year.
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Could it have been the Key club?
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Cyprus 1965 - Pathe film
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Some lovely shots there. Such a pity they can't get along.
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Originally Posted by Herod
Some lovely shots there. Such a pity they can't get along.
Still don't and probably never will.
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What was the name of the Bar we used downtown Nicosia prior to the
Green Line introduction?
When Transport Command crews were accommodated in the Ledra Palace Hotel during the summer of 1958 we always used a nearby bar whish ISTR looked out over open ground near city edge. I do know it was owned by a well known EOKA terrorist called Nicos Sampson who was in prison at that time. It would make sense if it was eventually placed out of bounds.
I must admit we had some very good crew p*ss ups there and the staff were alway very friendly with generous offerings of the local Grappa they called the heart of the vine.
Nicos Sampson
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I really like this painting and would like permission to use it in a book I am working on: a history of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. The relevance is that the first bishop lived at RAF Nicosia, having just retired after 45 RAF service.
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I really like this painting and would like permission to use it in a book I am working on: a history of the Anglican Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf. The relevance is that the first bishop lived at RAF Nicosia, having just retired after 45 RAF service.
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