A SOVIET FOUR-ENGINED BOMBER.—The impressive Russian four-engined bomber which brought M. Molotov, Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, to Britain for the signing of the 20 years’ mutual aid pact. Russian and Royal Air Force personnel are seen in conversation at the right.
MODERN TRAINING FOR YOUNG SOLDIERS.—A new Highland regiment, has. been formed: in 'which young soldiers from all. parts of -Britain receive intensivetrqining for the day when they are old enough to, be drafted to the regiments of their choice. They volunteer from th’e age of 18. The training is planned to produce soldiers of the highest standard who Will maintain the great traditions of ; famous Scottish regiments. LEFT: With blackened faces 'and padded feet these youngsters are being trained in the art of tiighi battle patrol. RIGHT: Negotiating ■ ' wire entanglements. , : 1
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Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23718, 17 August 1942, Page 3
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133A SOVIET FOUR-ENGINED BOMBER.—The impressive Russian four-engined bomber which brought M. Molotov, Soviet Commissar for Foreign Affairs, to Britain for the signing of the 20 years’ mutual aid pact. Russian and Royal Air Force personnel are seen in conversation at the right. MODERN TRAINING FOR YOUNG SOLDIERS.—A new Highland regiment, has. been formed: in 'which young soldiers from all. parts of -Britain receive intensivetrqining for the day when they are old enough to, be drafted to the regiments of their choice. They volunteer from th’e age of 18. The training is planned to produce soldiers of the highest standard who Will maintain the great traditions of;famous Scottish regiments. LEFT: With blackened faces 'and padded feet these youngsters are being trained in the art of tiighi battle patrol. RIGHT: Negotiating ■ ' wire entanglements. , : 1 Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23718, 17 August 1942, Page 3
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