MODEL DITCHING: TEMPEST [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: MODEL DITCHING: TEMPEST [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: MTE 4004
  • Other titles: MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Information was required on probable ditching behaviour of Tempest. A 1/19th scale dynamic model was catapulted on to still water and landings under different conditions of speed and attitude were observed. Tests made at weight corresponding.
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  • Alternative Title: MINISTRY OF TECHNOLOGY COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: B&W
  • Digitised: No
  • Object_Number: MTE 4004
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1955-03
  • Production Country: GB
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