MPX5092043: These border patrols are flown by a detachment of 72 Squedron of the R.A.F., normally based at Odiham in Hampshire. In Ulster they are flying from the R.A.F. base at Aldegrove. They use Wessex helicopters for the patrols, and also other roles in support of the Army, moving VIP's and troops, mail runs, etc. On patrol, F/Sgt. Chandler (back to camera, left) Pilot/Officer John Wray (of RAF Reg.) S.A.C. Boyson, one of patrol. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091248: A Christmas party for the children of the staff of The Talk of the Town and The Carousel. Guests of honour were 16 children from The Moral Welfare Association, and 16 children from The Dockland Settlement. The party was arranged by the Variety Club of Gt. Britain. Sandie Shaw as Mother Christmas with 5 year old Biafran girl Chinyere Mgbenwehn, who has brothers and sisters still in Biafra. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091329: Police with children: Simon Dingley aged 4 of Arthur Street Little Lever was terribly upset when he saw on television that Father Xmas had been arrested so he sat down and wrote an appeal to the poilce for his release. His sorrow turned to joy today when he was visited by P.C. George Fobersby from the Bolton Police force who put him in touch with the station by phone to receive an assurance that the distinguished visitor would be around as usual. Simon is seen here counting out his saved pocket money just in case Santa needs to be bailed. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5091355: Christmas Humour: 75 year old Samuel Johnson the Father Christmas of Gamages, spent his lunch break today, across the road in Holborn, browsing through Summer brochures in a travel agent - dreaming of the sunshine. Shortly after, he was back giving out presents to the Children. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5089095: With a view to helping aged and infirm passengers on the often considerable walks along corridors at London's Heathrow Airport, Pan-American airlines are carrying out evaluation trials on this new trolley. Based on a golf trolley, the Harbilt 600 vehicle has a six miles-per-hour speed limit. At the wheel, here, is Pan-Am ground hostess Irene Haines. March 1972 / Bridgeman Images
MPX5089104: Some of the dogs taking part in the Richmond Dog Show next Saturday, were in need of a little training in department. The answer was to ask some of the girls from a Model Agency to help out. So today in Hyde Park they met. Model Nicky Howorth holds "Pilgrim" the Afghan Hound the other dogs and models wait in the background. December 1969 / Bridgeman Images