Michael Heseltine back from the Falklands

Title

Michael Heseltine back from the Falklands

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Jan 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:22

Description

Paul Maurice reports on UK Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s return from a visit to the Falkland Islands. Piloted by Flight Lieutenant Nick Lee, the four-engine RAF Nimrod covered its journey from the South Atlantic in record time. Report covers technical developments in re-fuelling, the need for an air bridge, and the cost of garrison housing.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; Paul Maurice

Keywords

Aircraft; Politics; Government; Airports; Conservative Party; Military aircraft; Michael Heseltine; Defence; Fuels; Pilots; Aeroplanes; Accommodation; Falkland Islands; RAF; Building costs; Nimrod (aeroplane); Nick Lee

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