Title:EXERCISE SAIF SAREEA II, OMAN (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 8) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 28
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Members of RAF 617 Squadron and 13 Squadron at Thumrait Air Base.
Description: (No sound) Pre-flight checks on Tornado aircraft of 617 Squadron (no sound). Aircraft (Tornado and Hercules) taxiing. Fire tender in desert camouflage at side of runway as both Tornado and Hercules take off. Electrical Engineer Corporal Allen at work in cockpit of Tornado. (Sound starts ca 24 minutes) Piece to camera by Libby Green (MNT) introducing the "Dambusters" operations in the hot Omani desert. (Includes retakes). Arrival of Tornado aircraft from 13 Squadron at Thumrait; dusk shots of aircraft taxiing.and parking under cover. Interview with Wing Commander Phil Osborne, OC 13 Squadron, who discusses the training and cooperation with the Omani Air Force.
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
