ZUM4829702: Tue. 03, 1953 - N.A.T.O. opens Mediterranean Headquarters: Britain's famed Mediterranean base of Malta has now become an Allied headquarters. At Lascaria on the Island which withstood so much Axis blitzing in the last war, a N.A.T.O. Headquarters has been set up. Picture shows the Britain Royal Marine Guard present arms at the opening of a N.A.T.O. Headquarters at Lascaria, Malts. In the background fly the national flags of Britain, the United States and Turkey. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4829739: Tue 03, 1953 - Fast Patrol Launch For Ceylon: A 58 ft fast patrol launch which has been built for the Ceylon Customs Service by John I. Thorneycroft & Co.Ltd, was demonstrated on the Thames today. The boat will be used on anti-smuggling duties and will operate principally among the islands off Ceylon. The boat is equipped with radar and radio telephone, searchlights and Loud Hailer / Bridgeman Images