Title:51ST HIGHLAND REGIMENT (TA) IN BASRA, 8 FEBRUARY 2004 (TAPE 2) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFA 2593
Other titles:OPERATION TELIC 3, IRAQ, NOVEMBER 2003-APRIL 2004 [Allocated Series Title]
HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2004 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Night patrol by members of 51st Highland Regiment operating out of Shaibah Logistic Base. Apart from the first shot, the entire film is shot using and image intensifier, casting a grainy, monochrome green image.
Description: 00:30:00 Flames from oil refinery chimneys burn in the twilight; flames are reflected in pools.
02:14:00 Sequence of night (vehicle) patrol briefing with map.
05:59:00 Patrol arrives in Land Rovers at the former home of Ali Hassan Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti (known as "Chemical Ali"). Soldiers dismount. Lengthy patrol sequence as the platoon, guns at the ready, move slowly through the house, which is now semi-derelict, having been stripped of all furniture and possessions.
21:49:00 Whispered interview in the house with Corporal Brian Knowles, discussing patrol procedures and hazards such as explosive devices.
26:12:23 Whispered interview in the grounds of the house. Highlander Gregor McAdam discusses his experiences.
32:30:00 Close-ups of the now-empty swimming pool in the grounds, which is riddled with bullet holes. Foot patrol around the edge of the pool.
END 34:00:01
Alternative Title:OPERATION TELIC 3, IRAQ, NOVEMBER 2003-APRIL 2004 [Allocated Series 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: 34 mins
