Mr. Churchill's Visit To Tripoli -- The Prime Minister driving down the ranks of men of the Royal Tank Regt. drawn up for inspection in Tripoli. Escorted by a famous fighter squadron Mr. Churchill arrived in his private aircraft at Castel Benito airport Tripoli. He was greeted by General Sir Harold Alexander and General Sir Bernard Montgomery. In a speech to the troops before proceeding to Tripoli itself, he stated that he made the trip for the express purpose of thanking the Eighth Army on behalf of the King for their historic advance. February 1, 1943. (Photo by British Official Photograph).