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Community Relations
The soldiers, sailors and airmen who serve in Hong Kong spend a good deal of time in community work-especially with young people, the under-privileged and the handi- capped, and with villagers in the remote areas and islands of the New Territories. Many isolated villages have electricity sup- plies, footbridges or children's playgrounds through the efforts of the Army, Royal Navy or Royal Air Force men who, while on routine duties, have seen the need for a helping hand. And there are many people living in the outlying areas as well as hikers and climbers-who because of ac- cident or illness have been taken to hospital by the RAF's Wessex helicopters. All three branches of the British Forces stationed in Hong Kong help to provide youngsters from all over the territory with a range of youth activities and training, and they regularly share their sports facilities with both adult and youth organisations within the community. The Army provides em- ergency fire fighting units for hill and forest fires and also gives engineering support and assistance at times of natural disasters. The Royal Navy works closely with the marine division of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force, while RAF helicopters fre quently help with civil engineering projects by lifting heavy equipment into position.
Previous page: On a tour of outlying dis- tricts, members of an Army patrol greeting villagers on Wong Yi Chau Island. Pictured left are scenes from the Trooping the Colour in celebration of the Queen's birthday.
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