Title:OPERATION TELIC 3: BASRA, ONE YEAR ON (RAF MOBILE NEWS TEAM TAPE 11) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFR 202
Other titles:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Activities in and around Basra International Airport, the coalition APOD in Basra.
Description: I. Interview with Senior Aircraftman Daniel Owen (RAF 27 Squadron) Chinook crewman, giving his impressions of the APOD and the living conditions. (Extended version of the sequence on Tape 5.)
II. Interview with Senior Aircraftman Jim Darlow about conditions; he is also seen making equipment checks on Chinook. (Extended version of the sequence on Tape 5.)
III. Interview Sergeant Joe Pollard, 1310 Flight at Basra, aircraft engineer.
IV. General views of the frontage of Basra International Airport. (Camerawoman chats with RAF officer off-screen
V. Interview with Warrant Officer Chris Blackman (2 Squadron RAF Regiment) about a project underway to build up the land level and raising the homes in the village to a level above the floodline. Difficulties of dealing with various tribes (some of whom are feuding) is noted. (Extended version of the sequence on Tape 1.) Shots of large earth mover being used in the project (static), and views of village under reconstruction.
VI. Introductory piece to camera by Squadron Leader Mike Cairns describing the village prospects (for editing into finished piece).. General views of the village.
VI. Interview with RAF Regiment Flight Lieutenant "Chris" discussing the learning of Arabic by his men for use during patrols and at vehicle checkpoints, and also about the village reconstruction project. (Extended version of the sequence on Tape 1.)
Alternative Title:RAF STRIKE COMMAND MOBILE NEWS TEAM - MAY 2008 DELIVERY [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: Royal Air Force (Production sponsor)
RAF Strike Command Media Services (Video) Mobile News Team (Production company)
Blunden, Jennie (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: DVCPRO
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Tape length: 33; Running time: 26 mins
