Chinook crash kills anti-terrorist officers

Title

Chinook crash kills anti-terrorist officers

Genre

News report; Press conference; Tribute

TX Date

3 Jun 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Shane Glynn reports from Belfast on reaction to the Chinook helicopter crash in Scotland which killed 29 senior officials involved in anti-terrorism including members of the RUC, army and MI5. Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Patrick Mayhew says it a severe blow but the work of those who died will continue. Chief Constable of the RUC, Sir Hugh Annesley pays tribute to his colleagues who died in the crash.

Contributors

Patrick Mayhew; Hugh Annesley; Shane Glynn

Keywords

Air accidents; Deaths; Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Scotland; Military personnel; Police personnel; Intelligence service; RUC; Helicopters

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