Title:DESO OP GRANBY MATERIAL ROLL #1 (title on label) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:DEF 1-1
Other titles:DEFENCE EXPORT SERVICES ORGANISATION (DESO) COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Compilation of sequences relating to the Operation Granby (British Army operations during the Gulf War of 1991).
Description: I. Detailed, narrated item on 10 Regiment the Royal Logistic Corps, their arrival at Al Jubayl is Saudi Arabia and their rôle; includes shots of the MSR (Main Supply Route and AHA (Administrative Harbour Area).
II. Challenger tank desert scenes: being unloaded from transporter, FACE in operation during firing, Challenger tank under camouflage netting in desert (including ammunitioning, interior shots, loading main gun and firing). Desert shots: vehicles in distance, including fascine carrier; Giant Viper minefield clearance system in operation..
III. Vehicle convoy on Main Supply Route (camera position on top of Challenger); also brief evening shot of tented camp.
IV. Soldiers crouch in desert gully carry out maintenance on their personal weapons before launching a mock attack on an enemy position. Extended sequence shows the exercise, which includes the taking of enemy-held buildings; "casualties" are treated.
V. Series of off-air television recordings from ITN, BBC News and Sky News, covering aspects of the Gulf War.
Alternative Title:DEFENCE EXPORT SERVICES ORGANISATION (DESO) COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:DEF 1-1
Sound:Sound
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Production Date:1991
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
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 60; Running time: 60 mins (ca)
