BOMB DAMAGE AT THE 14TH INDEPENDENT TOPO SQUADRON, ROYAL ENGINEERS' HEADQUARTERS AT RATINGEN, WEST GERMANY [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: BOMB DAMAGE AT THE 14TH INDEPENDENT TOPO SQUADRON, ROYAL ENGINEERS' HEADQUARTERS AT RATINGEN, WEST GERMANY [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: BFK 283
  • Other titles: BRITISH FORCES GERMANY COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Unedited film of the aftermath of a bomb explosion at the headquarters of the 14th Squadron at Ratingen near Düsseldorf. A remote controlled Army bomb disposal vehicle is moved into place by an operator. Damage to the roof, doors and windows is shown as well as to surrounding trees. Military Police stand guard beside the cordoned off area. Close up of sign of the Field Survey, 14 Independent Topographic Squadron, Royal Engineers.
  • Description:
  • Alternative Title: BRITISH FORCES GERMANY COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: Colour
  • Digitised: No
  • Object_Number: BFK 283
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (BFK 283)
  • Featured Period: 1976-1989
  • Production Date: 1988
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: British Forces Germany (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: U-matic Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Tape length: 20; Running time: 8 mins
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