Title:EXERCISE SAIF SAREEA II, OMAN (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 27) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 47
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Members of 1 Air Control Centre (1ACC, from RAF Boulmer), undertaking various roles during Exercise Saif Sareea II.
Description: I. (No sound) General views of camouflaged army catering tents; also views of small mess tent where male and female soldiers are having a meal. Catering staff prepare food and clean tables. (Sound starts abruptly) Soldiers help themselves to food. Chips are fried and served.
II. Caterer's meeting for chefs from 1ACC.
III. Interview in catering tent with Corporal Paul Turner of 1ACC, talking about his role as chef and discussing the food (mainly cooked) which is available (fried food is popular).
IV. Shots of tented accommodation, with camp beds covered with netting.
V. Interview with Senior Aircraftman Michael Youngerman (?), working with the Joint Helicopter Force. SAC Youngerman adjusts his bed.
VI. Shots from moving vehicle driving along desert road towards radar installation.
VII. Interview with Squadron Leader Tony Butler, Senior Engineer, operating as Detachment Commander at Jebel Madmar. Unit provides real time command and control. Radar revolves in background. He describes the role of the radar during the forthcoming simulated air battle. Unit is self contained, with its own chefs, logisticians, mechanics etc.
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]