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The crew of an armoured personnel carrier who used their vehicle to shunt a pram loaded with explosives away from N Ireland's main telephone exchange, communications hub. Their action foiled a Provisional IRA attack aimed at causing a major telecoms breakdown. The soldiers were (clockwise from top left) Lance Bombadier David Taylor, Gunner Mick Habbershaw, Gunner Ziggy Thompson and Gunner John Short, all 3 Royal Horse Artillery. Two soldiers and a civilian were injured in the 24th April 1972 attack. 197204250587
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