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Summary: Rough compilation of scenes involving the Trident nuclear submarine "HMS Vanguard" in Scottish waters, ca October 1994.
Description: I. Extended aerial shots of "HMS Vanguard" at sea, attended by Sea King helicopters. She is seen on the surface cruising and "on the step" (at speed on the surface of the sea, her nose ploughing through the water).
II. Miscellaneous onboard scenes including Officer on Watch descending conning tower and in control room during dive, mess scenes (senior rates and captain) and galley, NAAFI shop, captain in his cabin, power plant control room, seal hatches in bulkheads being opened and closed, missile command room, polishing of ship's nameplate, bridge with captain and officers, and exterior shots from top of conning tower.
III. Launching of Trident missile, which is seen emerging from the water and in flight.
Production Details: Directorate of Public Relations (Navy) (Production sponsor)
Giles, Roger (Production individual)
Wellings, Paul (Production individual)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: Beta-SP
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 30; Running time: 25 mins (ca)
HD Media:
Notes: Credits: the majority of footage was shot by Petty Officer Roger Giles, the Trident launch was shot by Petty Officer Paul Wellings.
