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26 results found for '"Chris Mann"' in Contributors.
QE2 prepared for Falklands (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Mann reports on the work taking place on the QE2 to make it suitable for transporting troops to the Falkland Islands.
Falklands war- military options and morale (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Group Captain David Bolton of the Royal United Services Institute talks to Chris Mann about the options open to the task force command in the Falkland Islands and morale and condition of Argentine and...
Falklands war-helicopter flying risks (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Helicopter expert Antony Preston? talks to Chris Mann about the dangers of flying helicopters in context of their use in the Falkland war.
Wessex helicopters in Falklands war (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Captain Carlton Beaman(?) talks to Chris Mann about the problems with Wessex helicopters in the Falklands war, following loss of several, conditions in the islands and loss of a good pilot friend.
Falklands war-HMS Ardent memorial service (1982)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Chris Mann reports from Plymouth on a memorial service for those who lost their lives on HMS Ardent in the Falklands war, with singing of congregation heard. Vicar John Watson speaks at the service.
Harrier pilot ejects behind enemy lines (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Mann reports on the story of a British Harrier pilot, Squadron Leader Bob Iveson, who had to eject from his plane and landed behind enemy lines in the Falkland Islands.
Falklands war ends - QE2 return (1982)
- Genre
- News report
Chris Mann reports from the deck of the QE2 on the return of the cruise liner to Southampton following her requisition as a warship during the Falklands War
Sizewell inquiry starts (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Special
Chris Mann reports on the start of the Sizewell public inquiry at Snape into the nuclear energy plant. NUM leader Arthur Scargill talks about imbalance in finance for the 2 sides presenting evidence. Central...
Penlee lifeboat disaster inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Chris Mann reports on the amateur radio recordings made on the night of the Penlee lifeboat disaster released as evidence during an inquiry into the tragedy. 16 people died in the rescue attempt off the...
Penlee lifeboat disaster inquiry (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Special
Chris Mann reports on the amateur radio recordings made on the night of the Penlee lifeboat disaster released as evidence during an inquiry into the tragedy. 16 people died in the rescue attempt off the...