Never before seen photos of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign come to light

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The RNAS armoured car division was re-equipped and sent west to Mersa Matrouh where a Ottoman instigated uprising of the Senussi tribe had to be put down.

Never before seen photos of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign have come to light over a century later.

The fascinating snaps were taken by Sub Lieutenant Gilbert Speight who served in the Royal Naval Air Service in World War One.

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BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: C&T/BNPS

The RNAS armoured car division was re-equipped and sent west to Mersa Matrouh where a Ottoman instigated uprising of the Senussi tribe had to be put down.

Never before seen photos of the disastrous Gallipoli campaign have come to light over a century later.

The fascinating snaps were taken by Sub Lieutenant Gilbert Speight who served in the Royal Naval Air Service in World War One.

They feature in his photo album which covers his eventful war, including a later stint in Egypt.

There are dramatic photos of the Allies landing at X Beach, as well as sobering images of a mass funeral following the death of 17 Brits. Another harrowing image shows bodies lined up in a mass grave.

The album, which also shows troops during rare moments of relaxation away from the heat of battle, has emerged for sale with C & T Auctions, of Ashford, Kent. It is expected to fetch £1,500.
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