Title:MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM OF THE 39TH HEAVY REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFA 77
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY IN THE GULF WAR, 1991 [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: In the desert of Saudi Arabia prior to Operation Desert Sabre, members of the 39th Heavy Regiment of the Royal Artillery demonstrate MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System). The tracked MLRS vehicle moves into position; shots of the rocket pod elevating and traversing followed by the firing of the rockets. The pod is taken down and stowed prior to redeployment. The vehicle moves away at speed. Windows of second vehicle, with armoured louvres, seen; rockets are prepared and fired before this vehicle drives away. Final sequence of close-up details includes shots of the cab interior, the fire control keyboard, the armoured window shutters (closing) and the tracks.
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Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY IN THE GULF WAR, 1991 [Allocated Series Title]
