WE'VE been through our archives to find some pictures from Colchester's long military history.
The photos above were all taken in the early 1990s and show our troops both on duty and playing a part in the community.
See if you can spot any familiar faces.
- Do you have any old pictures you would like to share? Email us at gazette.letters@nqe.com
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