STK-ID 31518

Various shots of First Battalion of Canadian Guards arriving on Cyprus by RCAF transport to relieve the Royal 22nd Regiment. Several shots of the Van Doos boarding transport for return to Canada. Various shots of United Nation troops at their posts to keep vigil between sensitive positions on Cyprus. Several MSs of UN military vehicles travelling on Cyprus country roads. Various shots of UN troops on duty at outposts in hills. CSs of shoulder patches of some UN countries including Ireland, Denmark and Sweden. MSs of helicopter landing in countryside, guided by green smoke bombs. Shots of sun setting over Mediterranean Sea taken from Island of Cyprus. MCS and CS of semi-tropical blossoms.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
You Are Welcome Sirs, to Cyprus
Location
Cyprus
Year
1964
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Video Disk, Digital Bétacam
Shooting format
16mm original ektachrome, 35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486