Title:EXERCISE SAIF SAREEA II, OMAN (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 18) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 38
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Further scenes showing members of the Royal Engineers working on an earthwork in Oman, nicknamed "Geri's Mound", ready for a concert headlined by Geri Halliwell.
Description: I. Interview with Warrant Officer Dan Downham of 45 Field Support Squadron RE, who discusses "Operation Ginger", the building of the mound (clearance of hill for people to stand on ready to watch Geri on the night; the hill is designed to support 5000 people). Earth movers at work. Construction of stage begins; various sections of lighting rig are assembled. General views of the area around "Geri's Mound". Base of the stage is also constructed. Sunset shots of the half constructed stage, with vehicle movements on the horizon.
II. Close-ups of FV432 ambulance labelled "Bushmills"; general maintenance is carried out.
III. Camouflage netting is erected by Trooper Crosset (Royal Dragoon Guards) over truck in the desert.
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
