Khana Cascade

Film on the RAF’s involvement in famine relief operations in Nepal in 1973. Hercules transport aircraft are seen in the air and on the ground and logistics support is illustrated.

An RAF Hercules transport aircraft drops supplies from low level and Hercules are seen parked. The narrator gives background on famine relief operations in Nepal in 1973 and Hercules aircraft arrive in Nepal. Supplies are prepared for dropping, RAF personnel are seen off-duty, support and logistics arrangements are discussed, Hercules drop supplies and the taskforce commander, Group Captain Cedric Simons, meets Wing Commander Mike Hardy, the detachment commander at Bhairahwa.