Title:RNTT (ROYAL NAVY TRAINING TEAM) IRAQI COURSE COMPLETION [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFV 635
Other titles:BRITISH MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQ, 2004 [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Members of the RNTT train members of the Iraqi Riverine Protection Service (IRPS).
Description: START 00:59:25 Bars.
00:01:00 In the lagoon at Basra Palace, Iraqi personnel practice manoeuvres in rigid inflatable boats. Shots from moving boat as the small flotilla speed down the Shatt al-Arab (various ships, including derelicts, are passed). One of the boats comes alongside the cameracraft briefly.
01:08:25 Views of dockside and hulk of vessel Alabi D. The trainees climb aboard using a rope ladder, watched and assisted by members of the RNTT. (Extended sequence; also includes shots of the Shatt al-Arab.)
01:24:00 Scenes on board the Alabi D, with a simulated arrest: "suspect" is detained, questioned and searched by the IRPS. He s detained under guard
01:30:30 Search of ship. IRPS men talk with and "search" British soldiers (MP shoulder flashes). Further activities on board the semi-derelict ship, including guards on deck and "prisoners" being led away. The IRPS return to their boats and depart.
END 01:40:44
Alternative Title:BRITISH MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAQ, 2004 [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:
Object_Number:BFV 635
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Featured Period:
Production Date:2004-02
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Defence Media Operations Centre, RAF Uxbridge (RAF Combat Camera Team) (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords: Iraq post-2003 (theme)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: DVCam
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Tape length: 40; Running time: 40 mins
