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The Wobblies: Parading guardsmen threw a fit of the wobblies on Saturday (9-6-79)
The Wobblies: Parading guardsmen threw a fit of the wobblies on Saturday (9-6-79). The weather was go humid they just could not toe the line during the final rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on Saturday (16-6-79). In an unguarded moment, two young soldiers fainted. Thousands of tourists, crammed into Horse Guards Parade, watched as the two were carried away on stretchers - and the thin red line became a little thinner. Unguarded Moment....Its all too much for this guard, as he hits the deck. 9th June 1979
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The Wobblies: Parading guardsmen threw a fit of the wobblies on Saturday (9-6-79). The weather was so humid they just could not toe the line during the final rehearsal for the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London on Saturday (16-6-79). In an unguarded moment, two young soldiers fainted. Thousands of tourists, crammed into Horse Guards Parade, watched as the two were carried away on stretchers - and the thin red line became a little thinner. Unguarded Moment. . . . It's all too much for this guard, as he hits the deck. 9th June 1979. This print captures a dramatic scene from one hot summer day in London back in 1979. As part of their rigorous training and preparation for Trooping the Colour ceremony, these dedicated guardsmen faced an unexpected challenge - sweltering heat that pushed them to their limits. Despite their best efforts to maintain composure while donning traditional bearskin hats and full ceremonial regalia, even these disciplined soldiers couldn't withstand nature's relentless grip. In this unguarded moment frozen by our lens, we witness two young soldiers succumbing to exhaustion and fainting right before our eyes. The image serves as a powerful reminder of both human vulnerability and unwavering dedication exhibited by those who serve in uniform. It also showcases how unpredictable circumstances can disrupt even meticulously planned events like Trooping the Colour. Join us on Memory Lane as we take
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