Title:EXERCISE MEDFLEX DRAGON, 11 APRIL TO 20 APRIL 1956 - REEL 4 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:NAT 1530
Other titles:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:Views onboard British, French and Turkish ships during military (naval) exercise.
Description:Routine activities on board the British cruiser HMS Birmingham; these include signalling with "blinker", taking compass readings and keeping watch. Refuelling operation on board Arromanches, the French aircraft carrier. Back on Birmingham, Royal Marines gunners operate their Bofors anti-aircraft guns, firing at targets being towed through the air and on the sea; her captain watches the accuracy of the shots. Alongside, a Turkish destroyer is positioned; supply lines are strung beneath the two ships. The crew of Arromanches prepare refuelling lines; RFA Retainer (British auxiliary ship) alongside. HMS Manxman also visible. Ammunition is transferred onto HMS Birmingham (possibly from Turkish ship) by supply line; naval officer is also piped across. On board Birmingham, the ammunition is secured. Arromanches (guided by tugboat) and other ships enter Malta harbour.
Alternative Title:SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
