Title:RECOVERY OF SUNKEN LVT, WESTWARD HO, SEPTEMBER 1960 [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFM 555
Other titles:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: A stricken LVT (tracked amphibious landing vehicle) is rescued from the surf off the Devon coast.
Description: An array of vehicles (including three DUKWs and a Royal Navy recovery vehicle) assemble on the beach. Two frogmen travel in an inflatable boat to the stricken LVT, which is towed ashore and inspected by members of REME. When the ramp door is lowered, water pours out.
Alternative Title:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]