BFBS (BRITISH FORCES BROADCASTING SERVICE) NEWS CLIPS [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: BFBS (BRITISH FORCES BROADCASTING SERVICE) NEWS CLIPS [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: BFA 2475
  • Other titles: OPERATION TELIC 1, FEBRUARY-JUNE 2003 [Allocated Series Title] HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2003 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Compilation of news clips with narration compiled for the news programme "BFBS Reports", ranging in date from February to May 2003. Clips are not in strict chronological order.
  • Description: I. Profile of 17 Port and Maritime Regiment and their role in moving vehicles and supplies in Kuwait, and of their replacements back at Marchwood military port, 165 Regiment TA (the first time a full TA regiment has been mobilised since World War 2). Interviews with Captain Andy Bell (Operations Officer), Corporal Roy Williams (Movement Coordinator), Lieutenant Georgina Loader and Captain Pete Smith. (ca 17 February) [Rosie Laydon reporting] II. Life at Camp Fox in the Kuwaiti desert, where soldiers wait as political manoevres continue. Interviews about life at camp, including the difficulties of cleaning equipment, with Corporal Jason Gray (6 Supply Regiment), Corporal Darren Ford, Lieutenant Gareth Roberts (23 Pioneer Regiment) and Captain Pete Cooksey (RLC 6 Supply Workshop). (13 February) [Izzy Barnard reporting] III. Troops defending civilians on the move in Basra, including sequence where they come under attack on a bridge. (30 March) (Incomplete) IV. Troops of Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Battlegroup and 1st Battalion the Irish Guards advancing on Basra. Checkpoints. Interview with Sergeant Ian Pickford (1 IG). Further footage of civilans under attack on bridge. Interview with Sergeant Clifford (1 Company, 1 IG). (29 March) [Annie Haresign reporting] V. Movements of armour from 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers and the Queen's Royal Lancers, blowing up abandoned Iraqi tanks and patrolling near Basra. Lieutenant Alex Neame of 1 RRF discusses delivery of supplies to Iraqi civilians. Interviews with Private Robinson (23 Pioneer Regiment), Lance Corporal Ainsley Oldham (1 RRF, protecting aid convoy) and Lance Corporal Heath (medic with 1 RRF). (ca 27 March) [Rosie Laydon reporting]. VI. Members of 7th Armoured Brigade - the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Irish Guards - gain a foothold in Basra. Briefing and seizure of Bridge 4. Interview with Lieutenant-Colonel Hugh Blackman (CO SCOTS DG). Engineers put out fires. Sharpshooters from "The Micks" (1 Battalion the Irish Guards): interview with Sergeant Eddie Waring (sniper). Iraqi compound is captured. (ca 4 April) [Annie Haresign reporting] VII. Night footage shows the "big guns" of 3rd Battalion the Royal Horse Artillery firing illuminating rounds over Basra. Interview with Captain Tony O'Rourke (17/16 Battery 3 RHA). (ca 28 March) [Annie Haresign reporting] VIII. Water and aid distribution in Iman Anas in association with aid organisations. Interviews with Captain Mark Ellwood (1 Cheshires) and Captain Mark Scully RE(CV). (ca 29 March) [Rosie Laydon reporting] IX. Members of 1st Battalion the Black Watch on "soft patrol" in Az Zubayr. Interviews with Lieutenant-Colonel Mike Riddell-Webster (CO 1 Black Watch) and Lieutenant Charles Taylor. Scenes at medical centre. (ca 3 April) [Annie Haresign reporting] X. The final push into Basra by units of 16 Air Assault Brigade and 7th Armoured Division. On road at the outskirts, men of 3 Para wait to move into Basra's Old City. Interview with Major Dan Worthington. Paras on patrol in the Old City: they receive a warm welcome. Interview with Lieutenant-Colonel John Lorimer (CO 3 Para) and Major -General Robin Brims (GOC 1st UK Armoured Division) who declares "the war has been won in this city" but cautions that there are still a lot of weapons around. (ca 7 April) [Annie Haresign reporting] XI. British army medics assisting Iraqi casualties, including one with severe burns who was turned away from a local hospital. Interview with Major Kevin Burgess (1 Close Support Medical Regiment). Scenes at makeshift hospital. Interview with Corporal Michael Simpson. (ca 31 March) [Richard Jones reporting] XII. Description of living conditions for members of 7 Armoured Brigade, focusing on the AS90 gunners of 3rd Battalion the Royal Horse Artillery, who are living and sleeping with their guns. Interviews with Gunner Martin Cartwright, Bombardier Keith Allison, Bombardier Zoe Lomas and Sergeant Mark Watson. (ca 28 March) XIII. Problems with looting in Basra, which the army is now clamping down on. Members of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards help to clear up spilled flower and grain from roadside (earlier looted from a distribution centre) with the aid of local men. Interview with Major Murray Robertson (Logistics Officer, SCOTS DG) and Captain Andy Mackie. (ca 2 April) [Richard Jones reporting] XIV. Royal Engineers on duty during the capture of Basra. Lance Corporal Terry Stirland (32 Engineer Regiment RE) discusses the extinguishing of an oil fire in a compound started by retreating Iraqi forces, which was obscuring the view of Irish Guards snipers. Interviews with members of 32 Regiment RE about the incident: Sapper James Bussey and Sergeant Lee Gaughan. Divers from 23 Regiment RE inspect a bridge near Basra to ensure that it can take military transport: interviews with Sergeant Dave Richards and WO2 Al Pearson. (6 April) [Rosie Laydon reporting] XV. Secretary of State for Defence Geoff Hoon visits troops in Iraq. (23 April) [Richard Jones reporting] [Abrupt end] XVI. General Jay Garner (Director of ORHA) visits 23 Pioneer Regiment in Umm Qasr: he is interviewed. Setting up of permanent water distribution point. Interview with Lance Corporal Julian Hoskins (23 Pioneer Regiment). Renovation of school by US Navy civil engineers and British troops. Interview with Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Jones (CO 23 Pioneer Regiment). Interview, in English, with Kazem Ghazi, a member of the new Umm Qasr Town Council, about British Army assistance. (10 April) XVII. First civilian flight into Basra International Airport since 1990: Sir Richard Branson interviewed. (2 May) [Victoria Huxley reporting] XVIII. Rebuilding of Khadija al-Kubra Girls School in Basra under a Quick Impact Project: interview with supervisor Sergeant Rachael Webster (Royal Military Police. Shots of the school (including classrooms. Interview with Captain Monica Clarkson (Civil/Military Affairs). Item ends with an appeal on behalf of the school. (22 May) [Rosie Laydon reporting] XIX. Soldiers from 509 Utility Team Royal Engineers help local management to get Basra Oil refinery up and running. Interviews with WO1 Keith Jones and WO2 Robert Spears of 516 Specialist Team Royal Engineers. Sergeant Richard Pugh (12 Regiment RA) discusses relations with civilians. Interview with Major Mark Tilley (OC 516 STRE). (5 May) [Richard Jones reporting]
  • Alternative Title: OPERATION TELIC 1, FEBRUARY-JUNE 2003 [Allocated Series Title] HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2003 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: BFA 2475
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (BFA 2475)
  • Featured Period: 2001-2025
  • Production Date: 2003-06
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Headquarters Land Command (Production sponsor) Headquarters Land Command Mobile News Team (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: None Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: DVCPRO Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Tape length: 66; Running time: 43 mins
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