Title:CHALLENGER 2 MAIN BATTLE TANK AND CLOSE SUPPORT BRIDGING SYSTEMS, 17/18 SEPTEMBER 1996 (EDIT) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFA 933
Other titles:HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2002 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Demonstrations of the Challenger 2 main battle tank and modern close support bridging systems.
Description: I. Shots of Challenger 2 on a demonstration day at Lulworth Cove (commentary can occasionally be heard through off-screen public address system): manoevres and movement, firing at targets. Scenes show a modern tank simulator; instructors in control room monitor the progress of trainee tank crews. Tape also includes archive shots of First and Second World War tanks (IWM) and shots of computer generated screens from tank simulator. (Black screen follows for approximately 1 minute).
II. Demonstration at Lulworth Cove of close support bridging systems: AVLB (Armoured Vehicle Launcher Bridge) and TBT (Tank Bridge Transporter) loaded with BR90 No 12 bridge.
Alternative Title:HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2002 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
