Title:OPERATION MERCIAN, KOSOVO (TAPE 10) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFA 2637
Other titles:HEADQUARTERS LAND COMMAND ARMY 2004 COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Patrol scenes and riot control training in Kosovo.
Description: 04:59:04 Convoy arrives at compound (UNMIK headquarters in Pristina ?) at night. Troops disembark from back of lorry. (Shot with image intensifier.)
05:01:26 Night patrol on foot (again shot with image intensifier) through the streets of Pristina.
05:08:48 Norwegian troops and members of 1st Battalion the Royal Gurkha Rifles undergo riot control training using personal armour (helmets, riot shield) and a Saxon armoured vehicle (still in SFOR livery). "Rioter" throws stones at Saxon. He falls and is "snatched". This manoeuvre is repeated. Soldier poses with weapon (firing baton rounds) through gap in the shields. Gurkhas pose aggressively for the camera (directed by the cameraman). Afterwards, Gurkhas relax and eat snacks.
05:18:24 Further interview with Major Laurence Fowke, Officer Commanding B Company 1RGR about activities in Kosovo and the riot control training.
END 05:20:42
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)
Allison, Gordon (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: 24; Running time: 20 mins
