Other titles:ROYAL NAVY NEWS MAGAZINES [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Royal Navy news magazine.
Description: Contents
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1. Tony Bastable introduces the 'Sailor's Lament' - a blues sequence about the problems of living in a Naval Base.
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Features:
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2. Tony Bastable visits HMS Campbeltown and learns about 'Harbour Hassle' from the PO Writer and a group of Senior Rates.
3. Video sequence on recent improvements at HMNB Devonport - covers Raffles, Lowden Building, astro-turf pitch etc.
4. Tony Bastable interviews Flag Officer Plymouth - Vice Admiral Sir Alan Grose.
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5. News:
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a. RFA Fort Grange brings aid to Bangladesh (Op Manna).
b. 3 Cdo Brigade help the Kurds in N. Iraq (Op Haven).
c. HM Ships London, Gloucester, Opossum and Otus return from the Gulf.
d. 'Fun Day' for children at HMS Drake.
e. HM the Queen and HRH Prince Philip go to sea in HMS Campbeltown (Duke of York was Flight Commander).
f. Sea Cadets greet HM the Queen on her visit to Yeovilton to present new Colours.
g. Commemorative ceremonies on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland.
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6. 810 Squadron at Culdrose celebrate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Bismark. Archive reconstruction of the event is supported by reminiscences of those present. Veterans attend the Wings Parade.
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7. Kate Bellamy visits the China Fleet Country Club in Cornwall and reports on the facilities.
Alternative Title:ROYAL NAVY NEWS MAGAZINES [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:
Object_Number:ADM 6865
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1990-2000
Production Date:1991
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Royal Navy (Production sponsor)
World Wide Pictures (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: U-matic
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 60
