Canadian Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Egypt

The Canadian Aircraft carrier ""Magnificent"" arrived in Port Said this afternoon bringing 407 Canadian soldiers to join the UN Emergency Force (UNEF). The ship also brought vehicles and supplies. The cargo included a total of 232 vehicles - 33 jeeps, 10 three-quarter ton trucks, 82 two and-a-half ton trucks, 2 dump trucks, 14 shop repair trucks, 1 water tank truck, 1 recovery truck, 2 ambulances, 9 pick-up trucks and 78 trailers. In addition, there were 7 tons of ammunition, 55,000 gallons of gasoline and 300 tons of other supplies. Also aboard were four Otter type aircraft.
A partial value of the flag deck, showing some of the trucks and a helicopter.