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UN Force in the Congo
Following the Security Council resolution of 14 July l960 authorizing UN military assistance to the Republic of the Congo, soldiers from a number of nations have been sent to help restore order and calm in the country. One of the countries to send contingents to make up the new UN Force was Ireland.
Members of the 32nd Battalion's Pipe Band go aboard a Lockheed Hercules for the airlift to the Congo. The photograph was taken at Baldonnel airport.
Members of the 32nd Battalion's Pipe Band go aboard a Lockheed Hercules for the airlift to the Congo. The photograph was taken at Baldonnel airport.
27 July 1960
County Kildare, Ireland
Photo # 183494
