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430 Squadron in Rabat



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  1. The flight line - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  2. Flight line at Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  3. Alex Johnson checking things out on the flight line - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  4. Alex Johnson working on a Sabre at Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  5. The hangar line at Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  6. Armament Systems Squad. F/O Pete Day, Freddie Mansell, Bill Danica, Gerry Burtt, Frank Swain,Glen Goodman, unknown, Sam Siebert, Sgt Al Hill, Cpl Larry Bodnar, Bernie Lanford. Note A4 gunsight calibration fixture - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  7. Alex Johnson on duty at Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  8. The Mess Hall - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  9. Interior photo of the Mess Hall - May 1954.
    (L-R) - Bill Steed, unknown, Roy Norman, Red Shaw.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  10. Sleeping quarters at Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  11. Toliet facilities on the station - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

    Assorted photos of the local area

  12. Temara Beach (13 km from Rabat) - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  13. Temara Beach (13 km from Rabat) - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  14. Unidentified airmen at Temera Beach - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  15. Making a final offer during a bartering session - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  16. That "Casbar" in Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  17. A local suburb of Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  18. Ross Barrat, Ed Carbert, Glen Goodman, Gerry Burtt passing the time away playing cards - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  19. Another haggling session in Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  20. Le Tour Hassan in Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  21. Roman ruins in Rabat - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  22. Inside of the "old city" - May 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  23. The main street in Rabat - April 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  24. Outside of the old walled section of Rabat - April 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  25. The old Sultan's Palace - April 1954.
    Courtesy Larry Bodnar.

  26. Another view of the old Sultan's Palace - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.

  27. Alex Johnson taking a rest in Casablanca - May 1954.
    Courtesy Alex Johnson.



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