12 SQUADRON BUCCANEERS

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: DRF 8216).

Synopsis

Promotional film on participation of Buccaneers from 12 Squadron RAF in Exercise Open Gate in the Mediterranean. Scenes include deployment of ground crews to Gibraltar by C130 Hercules, passage of squadron Buccaneers from the UK to Gibraltar refuelling from Victor tanker; other participants in the exercise including USS Nimitz and HMS Kent; and interviews with squadron commander Wg Cdr Peter Harding and pilot Sqn Ldr Mal Grosse.

 

Titles

  • 12 SQUADRON BUCCANEERS
 

Technical Data

Year:
1978
Running Time:
33 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Sound
Footage:
1200 ft (ca)
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
Central Office of Information for Ministry of Defence
Production company
COI