The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's)

A Snapshot of National Service
in 'A' Company of the Argylls
Dhekelia, Cyprus 1958-59

Stirling Castle esplanade, platoon on drill parade, many visitors watching from buses all around the esplanade. Drill corporal showing off, issues the command 'Squad, Shun!' Both sets of his false teeth spurt out onto the ground leaving an empty black cakehole. Drill squad and watching visitors disintegrate into fits of laughter.
Corporal stoops to retrieve his false teeth with his dignity in tatters.

This particular request was, Acker Bilk and his clarinet with 'Petits Fleur'

The message was sent by 'beautiful Marlene from Bonnybridge'.

The boys gave me some stick for that, with comments like, "hello flower", "hey you wi' the pettit lip" and other such disparaging remarks - see the jealousy from that lot!

The Middle East Land Forces (M.E.L.F.) were responsible for all broadcasts to the troops in Cyprus

Note the 'Certified Official' security stamp