Other titles:NATO DOCUMENTARIES [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Released as a television clip to describe the activities of STANAVFORLANT (Standing Naval Force Atlantic); a multinational naval force comprising of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) members.
Description: STANAVFORLANT was established in 1968 as a rapid reaction force under the command of the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (SACLANT). The featured multinational fleet includes; a British frigate (HMS Argonaut) alongside West German, Dutch and American destroyers. Working together to counter the Soviet threat, their combined warfare capabilities are detailed in demonstrations of anti-submarine, air defence and anti-surface weaponry. This includes the use of helicopters, such as the Westland Wasp, and deck launched drones, such as the Gyrodyne DASH.
Alternative Title:NATO DOCUMENTARIES [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:NAT 2058
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM NATO
Featured Period:
Production Date:1969
Production Country:
Production Details: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Production sponsor)
NATO INFORMATION SERVICE (Production company)
