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Reservist refuses service in Gulf War (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with former army nurse Henry Power following his refusal to report to duty to serve in the Gulf War. (Possibly Angela Rippon interviews). On LBC Newstalk breakfast programme.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Falklands Now: Documentary on the effects of the 1982 conflict with Argentina on the way of life in the Falklands Islands two years afterwards - nd [1984]

FALKLANDS NOW [Series RADIO VICTORY ARCHIVE] Documentary broadcast on Radio Victory in 1984, on the effects of the 1982 conflict with Argentina on the way of life in the Falklands Islands two years...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Falklands activities of SAS and SBS (1982)

Genre

News report

Scarlett(?) Maguire(?) reports on the activities of the Special Air service (SAS) and Special Boat Service (SBS) during the Falklands conflict. Original catalogue record gives transmission date(s) of...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Free parcel service to troops in Gulf (1990)

Genre

Interview

The government has launched a free parcel service to enable people to send Christmas gifts to British servicemen in the Gulf. Defence Secretary Tom King says the new service, called BFPO 3000, will help...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Ambulance dispute - Drop in number of 999 calls (1989)

Genre

Interview

Interview with the London Ambulance Service’s Chief Officer, Tom Crosby, who says emergency calls for ambulances have slumped since army vehicles were drafted in to replace regular ambulance crews. In the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Keith Mills on Falklands service medal (1982)

Genre

Interview

Dickie Arbiter interviews Lieutenant Keith Mills on the award of his Distinguished Service Medal by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, for his actions on South Georgia during the Falklands conflict.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Firemen’s strike (1977)

Genre

News report; Interview

Spokesman for firemen says they wish to return to work but still holding out for more than 10% offered; army are meanwhile providing a reasonable service. Speakers unidentified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Pacifist soldiers (1991)

Genre

Interview

Peter Deeley interviews veteran Wade Tidbury, who fought in the Falklands War, and is now a member of the ex-servicemen’s CND. Follows court martial giving a dishonourable discharge and 14-month jail...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Role of 2 Para in Argentine surrender (1982)

Genre

News report; Speech

Robert Fox reports from the Falkland Islands on the action by the Parachute Regiment (2 Para) that led to the surrender of the Argentine forces. British troops held a thanksgiving service, led by The...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Gulf war honours awarded (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Brigadier Patrick Cordingley, who has received the Distinguished Service Order for his efforts in the Gulf War. He was commander of the 7th Armoured Brigade, the Desert Rats. Cordingley...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio