British troops leaving for Bermuda

Title

British troops leaving for Bermuda

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Dec 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:03

Description

Report on British troops leaving for Bermuda to help quell riots that broke out following hanging of 2 black Bermudans for murder of white victims. Speaks to Lieutenant-Colonel David Betley on the job they will be doing, probably involving riot control under control of the governor, and if troops are looking forward to it.

Contributors

David Betley

Keywords

UK; Riots; Army; Bermuda

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