'Royal Palace Cairo', Egypt, 1943

Photograph compiled by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), World War Two, North Africa, 1943.

Abdeen Palace in Cairo was built during the rule of Ismail Pasha (1830-1895) as royal palace. It is now a museum and an official residence of the President of Egypt.

In early 1943, the 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters) was moved to Cowley Camp at Mena near Cairo where the unit was re-equipped and personnel undertook training in preparation for the invasion of Sicily.

From an album containing 45 photographs compiled by Major W H J Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1938-1945.