Singapore 1941 in color

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Singapore 1941 in color

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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 14:52

Hi

Here are some color photos of Singapore by Life magazine in 1941
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 14:56

Some more
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:00

The RAF Blenheim planes
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:03

Indian AA gunners
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:05

Indian AA gunners again
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:07

Indian soldiers
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:09

Malay sailors
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:12

Australian soldiers in Kuala Lumpur Malaya
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Post by Zaf1 » 30 Sep 2011, 15:13

The dockyard at the Naval Base
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Post by The_Strategic_Digger » 03 Oct 2011, 01:43

Wonderful photos. They strongly portray to me an image of British imperial might, and provide an assurance that Singapore is well defended. Also love the moustache on the last Indian soldier!
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Post by Pips » 03 Oct 2011, 02:46

Outstanding, many thanks Zaf!
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Post by Hundi » 03 Oct 2011, 08:03

nice pics! can you post more? thanks!

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Post by Markus Becker » 05 Oct 2011, 15:54

Fantastic!

By the way, that´s a WW1 vintage 3" gun, isn´t it?
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Post by Zaf1 » 08 Oct 2011, 09:46

Hi

Thanks I have but not much more
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Re: Singapore 1941 in color

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Post by Zaf1 » 08 Oct 2011, 09:52

Target in sight
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