Title:EVIDENCE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS USAGE IN ANGOLA [Allocated Title]
Film Number:DED 210
Other titles:PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Unedited scenes showing evidence of chemical attacks by Soviet-backed Cuban forces against UNITA rebels in Angola.
Description: After shots of sunsets, camera cuts to the interior of building where a UNITA soldier offers to "let the world know what is going on regarding chemical warfare... welcome to Jamba". Second soldier acts as translator for (offscreen) native speakers who speak of chemical attacks carried out by Soviets and Cubans; since Angolan medics didn't have enough experience in this field, and limited resources (lack of laboratories and reagents), they have sought help from outside. Descriptions of symptoms (skin blistering). Victims, burnt and suffering from blindness, are inspected by European doctors. [Abrupt end]
Alternative Title:PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:DED 210
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
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Production Date:1986-09-09
Production Country: GB
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: U-matic (large) (Sony)
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 30; Running time: 20 mins
