Ref No578-K/5/10/2/6
TitleScenes of camps, military vehicles, training and recreation in Iceland
DescriptionA variety of military vehicles, including universal (Bren Gun) Carriers, Bedford 15cwt trucks, Fordson 2 ton trucks, Willys jeeps, C.O.'s staff car the 'Eyre Coote' based on a Humber Snipe, and motorcycles; 163 Vehicle Park R.A.O.C.; 'Carrier Cottage' vehicle workshop and 'Endcliffe Hall' constructed at the camp at Horga Valley, Krossastadir; the hospital ship 'Leinster' and the Norwegian ship 'Runa'; exterior and interior views of a large house; scenic views of Iceland; birds' eggs and nests; members of the Battalion with local children; Battalion Ski Patrol; members of the Battalion on horseback; dining outside and other informal and recreational activities.
Date1940-1942
FormatPhotograph
Extent125 items
Access StatusOpen
TermSecond World War (1939-1945)
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/4432Hallamshire Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment; 1908-19681908-1968
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