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Series of interviews with Royal Navy personnel about their part in the early stages of Operation Telic (British operations in Iraq from 2003).
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I. Commander Jim Newton, training officer of 847 Squadron, discusses the squadron's role in supporting 3 Commando Royal Marines and the Queen's Dragoon Guards on the ground near Basra, and to other coalition forces: Gazelle AOP role of the squadron also discussed.
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II. Commander John Pentry (?), Commanding Officer of 845 Squadron Naval Escort (with Sea King helicopter in the background) talks about his unit's role in supporting 40 Commando in the Al-Faw peninsula.
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III. Lieutenant Commander Jim Taylor, Senior Pilot with 814 Squadron on RFA Fort Victoria stands before a Merlin ASW helicopter and describes how the helicopter has "performed magnificently" in its role.
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IV. Commander Chris Alcock of HMS Ark Royal discusses preparations, and also discusses the tragic accident of Saturday 22 March 2003, where two Royal Navy Sea King Mk 7 AEW helicopters collided with the loss of seven lives.
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V. Lieutenant Commander Stan Hargreaves, Senior Observer in 845 Squadron A Flight, talks about the role of his squadron in forces protection.
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VI. Squadron Leader Dave Morgan of 18 Squadron, a Chinook pilot from RAF Odiham, relates his experiences.
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VII. Petty Officer (Diver) Sid Seabrook of Fleet Diving Unit 3 tells how he is here to help clear the port (Basra) ready for humanitarian aid to arrive. Mine disposal role also mentioned.
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VIII. Petty Officer (Diver) Simon Marston describes his work and the ways personnel stave off boredom during waiting time (an Uckers tournament has been set up); Diver Nobby Clark talks about mine clearance operations. (Both are from Fleet Diving Unit 2.)
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IX. Commander Andrew Swain, Commanding Officer of the coastal survey vessel HMS Roebuck, discusses the charting of "the North Arabian Gulf".
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X. Gareth Davies on RFA Sir Galahad discusses force protection and humanitarian aid.
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XI. Captain Roger Robinson-Brown of RFA Sir Galahad talks about the delivery of food aid from Kuwait to Umm Qasr.
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XII. Warrant Officer Brearley and Sergeant Brearley, two brothers working together on RFA Sir Galahad (17 Port and Maritime Regiment).
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XIII. Chief Officer Peter Snelson, Executive Officer of RFA Sir Galahad - also the cargo officer overseeing distribution of humanitarian Aid.
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XIV. First Officer Marcus Barrett, Navigation and Operations Officer, talks about his work on the bridge of RFA Sir Galahad.
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XV. Leading Naval Nurse Jonathan Bradley on RFA Argus, member of the ICU team as part of Argus's role as a floating hospital.
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XVI. Lieutenant Tara Darcy, another member of the ICU team.
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XVII. Commander Nigel Bassett RNR talks about his forthcoming role on Argus as interpreter for any wounded Iraqi POWs which may be brought on board.
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