Title:OPERATION FINGAL, AFGHANISTAN, JANUARY 2004: THE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS (TA) (TAPE 5) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFA 2583
Other titles:HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2004 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Night scenes in Kabul, shot using and image intensifier, giving the image a grainy green glow.
Description: START 05:00:31 Night patrol in Land Rover (shot from top cover using and image intensifier). Views of deserted streets with occasional vehicles passing, and of Land Rover crew. There is still activity on the streets, including open shops and stalls.
05:08:43 Vehicle check point (Rifle Volunteers supporting the Afghan Army) cars and other vehicles are searched.
05:14:48 Supporting piece to camera by Westcountry reporter John Andrews.
05:15:13 Further night scenes of patrol and checkpoint, gunner provides top cover on Land Rover. Various vehicles, including large lorries, are searched.
05:20:00 Piece to camera by Derek Tedder about the checkpoints and the threat of terrorism.
05:20:49 Further scenes at the checkpoint; Afghan Army gunmen stand by. Another car is thoroughly searched (including the spare tyre).
05:23:31 Piece to camera by Joe Campbell about the night in Kabul (Various takes.)
05:24:12 Interview with Corporal Nigel Kerridge, discussing the role of the checkpoints and the experiences of night patrols.
05:28:22 Interview with unidentified soldier on food patrol, about his experiences, particularly on night patrol.
05:28:22 Further shots of foot patrol in Kabul.
END 05:34:23
Alternative Title:HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2004 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: UK Land Media Ops (Production sponsor)
Headquarters Land Command Mobile News Team (Production company)
Capon, Kevin (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords:
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: 33; Running time: 32 mins (ca)
