Title:FOUR VOLUNTEERS WHO JOINED THE 3RD (VOLUNTEER) BATTALION THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF WALES 24/41ST FOOT [Main Title]
Film Number:DRA 8594
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Summary: Army Recruiting film in which four recruits to the Territorial Army's 3rd Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Wales are followed through the selection and training process. The film begins as the Prince of Wales meets soldiers at an official function, with scenes of soldiers under training interspersed. The traditional Eating of the Leek ceremony is shown taking place at the Regiment's St David's Day mess dinner at Cardiff Castle. The four recruits are then introduced, and shown undergoing fitness, parade and weapons training. Each gives his own views on the experience, and the film culminates in a Commanding Officer's inspection and the end of basic training.
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Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:DRA 8594
Sound:Sound
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Featured Period:1976-1989
Production Date:1988
Production Country: GB
Production Details: HTV Wales (Production company)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 1-inch videotape
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Running time: 52 mins
