RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 IN OPERATION AS A TROOPSHIP DURING THE FALKLAND ISLANDS CAMPAIGN [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 IN OPERATION AS A TROOPSHIP DURING THE FALKLAND ISLANDS CAMPAIGN [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: WOY 1566
  • Other titles: UNITED KINGDOM LAND FORCES COLLECTION - BRITISH ARMY 1980s [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: (Tape has no sound.) Scenes show the preparation of the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth 2 for deployment as a troopship, featuring shots from the quayside and on board (casino, Columbia Restaurant, shopping area, Tables of the World Restaurant etc). Soldiers arrive and board the ship, lining the passageways and hanging banners over the side. Matériel is stored on ths stern deck. Senior officers arrive by car and Gazelle helicopter, and Defence Secretary John Nott visits prior to the vessel's departure.
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  • Alternative Title: UNITED KINGDOM LAND FORCES COLLECTION - BRITISH ARMY 1980s [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: WOY 1566
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (WOY 1566)
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  • Production Date: 1982-05-12
  • Production Country: GB
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: U-matic Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
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    WOY 1566

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