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| WHEN TROOPS were in reserve they were sometimes allowed freedom of movement. Troops gravitated to the beaches to wash, clean and swim. Sometimes formal swim parades were organized. Swimming wasn't without danger as the harbour was under frequent air attack. Trenches and graves beside the water emphasised the risks. Popular swimming beaches were Marsa Beiad in the eastern sector and Wadi Auda. |
TOBRUK, LIBYA. 1941-09-05. MEN OF NO. 40 BATTERY, 14TH LIGHT ANTI-AIRCRAFT REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY, WHO WERE OPERATING FROM H.M.S. LADYBIRD, SPEND THEIR LEISURE MOMENTS SWIMMING IN THE HARBOUR. THE SHIP WAS PARTLY SUBMERGED BY THE ENEMY DURING A BOMBING RAID. |
