CYPRUS REGIMENT AT POLYMEDIA CAMP; MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS FOR DESPATCH RIDERS

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: AYY 194/2-3).

Synopsis

26 Feb 1944. Recruits read the sign at the Recruiting Office then proceed to the office. They draw kit from the Quartermaster's stores. The Provost Sergeant hoists the Union Jack for reveille. Bugler blows reveille. Physical Training instructor gives orders to PT class. The recruits play netball. Kit inspection. Gun instruction. Gas drill inspection. Section training in the field. Caption "Let me get at Mussolini". Weapon training. Trained recruits march past saluting base with fixed bayonets. The Commanding Officer is Lieutenant-Colonel N S Ferris. Troops playing backgammon.

22 Feb 1942. Motorcycle despatch riders at Skarinou, Cyprus. Climbing Jacob's Ladder and crossing the Weiner Bridge.

Scenes at Camp Polymedia, Limassol, and at Skarinou, Cyprus, February 1942.

 

Titles

  • CYPRUS REGIMENT AT POLYMEDIA CAMP; MOTOR CYCLE TRIALS FOR DESPATCH RIDERS (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1942
Running Time:
9 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
865 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
cameraman
Acland, A W (Sergeant)
Production company
War Office Film Unit