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1964

Operation Nutcracker: British Military Exercise Explained

On 4 January 1964, Operation Nutcracker began in the Radfan, with British forces and RAF aircraft supporting efforts to restore control in Aden.

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Operation Nutcracker: British Military Exercise Explained Featured
On 4 January 1964, Operation Nutcracker began in the Radfan, with British forces and RAF aircraft supporting efforts to restore control in Aden.
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