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Summary: Documentary about the Type 22 frigate HMS Boxer, launched in 1981, the ninth ship to bear the name.
Description: After a brief history of the original Boxer that was once under Lord Horatio Nelson's command, the crew of the frigate HMS Boxer act out a scenario showing them engaged in anti-submarine warfare. Coordination between Nimrod aircraft, Lynx helicopters and the ship are shown, as are the Sea Wolf missile system and the Bloodhound anti-submarine system.
Production Details: Ministry of Defence (Production sponsor)
Roymark (Production company)
Baird, Roy (Production individual)
Howarth, David (Production individual)
Hordern, Michael (Production cast)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Footage: ft; Running time 17 mins