Title:ROYAL CORPS OF TRANSPORT IN THE GULF WAR (TAPE 1) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:WOY 1776
Other titles:COLLECTION OF ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS VIDEOS [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Unedited rushes concentrating on logistical aspects of preparation by Royal Corps of Transport (RCT) for forthcoming campaign in desert of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait against Iraqi forces.
Description: I. Brief shot of officer appearing before camera, followed by camera in vehicle passing through desert, passing large numbers of RCT vehicles.
II. Desert camp with vehicle park: Red Cross ambulances, Land Rovers and lorries. Panning shots of the area. Tents are covered in camouflage netting.
III. Shaky scenes (including panning shots) showing desert road in the middle distance, with transport driving along it. In the far distance, burning oil wells can be seen on the horizon.
IV. Shaky close shots of RCT Leyland DAF trucks with Red Crosses and Red Crescents. Some vehicles have their cabs covered with sheets to protect against the dust and sun. Soldiers talk (poor sound).
V. Scenes of a Leyland ambulance, including shots of the interior (which is decorated with a glamour poster) and exterior. Red Cross motorcycles are also seen. Shaky shots of soldiers relaxing.
VI. Scenes shot from moving vehicle, looking backwards along the road: following are various vehicles including lorries and Humvees.
VII. Medium shots of camels walking by roadside.
VIII. General views of vehicle park.
Alternative Title:COLLECTION OF ROYAL LOGISTIC CORPS VIDEOS [Allocated Series Title]
