Hemel Hempstead Probus Club – 'The Suez Crisis 1956'

Our next meeting is on Thursday, June 18 which will be held as usual at St Johns Church Hall, Station Road, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1JY.

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HMS Albion's flight deck with DH Sea Venoms and Hawker Sea Hawks, with a Westland Whirlwind helicopter for emergency rescue operations | Wikimedia Commons

On this occasion we will have a talk by Steve Bird, entitled 'The Suez Crisis 1956'.

The year 1956 saw two wars within Egypt at the same time, with the British humiliated both financially and by world opinion. Militarily the world saw several firsts, and came closer than ever to WW3. What happened and why?

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Destroyed Tank | Wikimedia Commons

Doors will open as usual at 10.00 am with coffee served, the meeting will start at 10.30 am and finish at around 12.00 noon.

Anyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings and outings, whether as a Member or as a guest.

So, please find out more about the group’s ‘Events’ by visiting www.hemelprobus.org.uk or by contacting Bill on 07860 241300.

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