British bomber held in Brazil

Title

British bomber held in Brazil

Genre

Interview

TX Date

1 Jun 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:08:11

Description

Unidentified male speaker on a British Vulcan bomber and its crew being held in Brazil after missing a refuelling on their way to the Falkland Islands. It is thought the aircraft may be part of the propaganda campaign of British troops dropping leaflets to Argentine soldiers on the Falklands, urging them to surrender. Male interviewer not identified. Original catalogue record gives transmission date (for other items on same tape) of June 1st-3rd.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

Aircraft; Armed forces; UK; Propaganda; Pilots; Aeroplanes; Aerial bombardment; Air force; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; War (concept); Soldiers; Wars (events); Brazil; Communication; Leaflets; Port Stanley; Military missions; Goose Green

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