Title:TRIALS OF RFA SIR TRISTRAM AT MARCHWOOD MILITARY PORT, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1967 (REEL 2) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFM 592-2
Other titles:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: The Round Table Class LSL (Landing Ship Logistics) RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) undergoes loading trials.
Description: Air defence equipment (including Bloodhound missiles and their tractors) are driven onto Mexeflote and carried out to Sir Tristram, where they are driven on board. Lorries are seen on a Ramped Powered Lighter (RPL). Heavy tractors. The ramp on the LSL is raised and the Mexeflote moves away. High angle view of Mexeflote and Tristram's stern ramp: tractors are also seen driving onto RPL. Various items of equipment on hardstanding at Marchwood. Views on the deck of Sir Tristram: vehicles descend ramp and are seen moving onto the deck of a Mexeflote ready to be moved back to shore at the hardstanding. Missiles, lorries and trailers reverse onto the Mexeflote at the hardstanding: heavy tractor helps to adjust the raft's ramp.
Alternative Title:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]
