British Order of Battle at the Aden Emergency

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The following units of the British Armed Forces participated in the Aden Emergency (1963-67).

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Saladin Armoured Cars of the Queens Dragoon Guards in Aden 1967 Aden, Sheikh Othman 1967.jpg
Saladin Armoured Cars of the Queens Dragoon Guards in Aden 1967
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British street patrol in Aden 1967

Royal Air Force

RAF Regiment

Royal Navy

Royal Marines

British Army

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Culvert construction on the Dhala Road by Territorial Army Parachute Engineers

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