"We were awakened this morning by the roar of helicopter rotors as flight after flight of Wessex helicopters landed in the abandoned Pen-y-Pound Cricket Ground here in Abergavenny to pick up waiting lines of Paratroopers before heading towards the Welsh lines in the hills to the west. Other helicopters, Pumas and Chinooks flew overhead, after picking up their cargoes from marshaling areas in Bailey Park in the centre of the town. What we are witnessing is a major operation unfolding. Bob Langley for the, BBC."
"From advanced Government positions we can hear the far off crackle of small arms fire. During the last two nights we have seen tracers in the Hills. Unconfirmed reports suggest these were members of the Special Air Service attacking Free Welsh outposts and potential helicopter ambush positions".
"Lieutenant-Colonel Angus Mackenzie gave a short briefing outside the cricket pavilion to assembled officers...
"Gentlemen and members of the press. Today we are launching the largest operation of this war to date. We are confident of a successful outcome. I expect my officers and men to treat our fellow countrymen who have taken up arms against the Government with respect. You have your orders. Dismiss."
"With that Colonel Mackenzie strode to a waiting Gazelle helicopter from the Army Air Corps which took off and headed west towards the Black Mountains. Brian Hanrahan, BBC News, Abergavenny".
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Mark
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"Thousands lined the streets of the capital today to applaud the Government's new 10th Field Force as it passed in review".
"The new formation has been created from the cadres of Regular and Territorial Army units based in the City and Greater London. The parade has been described as the greatest display of military power in the city since the Victory Parade of 1946".
"Despite continued resistance in Brixton, Streatham and Southwark by forces in opposition to the Provisional Government of National Emergency, a 2 mile long column led by the Pipes and Drums of the historic reformed London Scottish, marched past the saluting stand in Pall Mall, where Lord Louis Mountbatten took the salute as head of the Provisional Government".
"This new force, loyal to the government, is to all intents and purposes a New Model Army. Hundreds of armoured vehicles, in a striking new urban camouflage scheme demonstrate the resolve of the government to quash opposition once and for all....back to the studio".
"In a televised broadcast following the march past, Lord Mountbatten addressed the nation".......
"Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures. Your government undertakes to do everything in it's power to return peace and unity back to this great country.
There will be no hiding place for those who oppose our nation's traditions of democracy and the rule of law. Whether it be a council estate or suburb, city or quiet country village, there will be no hiding place for the forces of chaos and disorder.
God save the Queen!"
