LARKHILL TRIALS [Main Title]

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  • Title: LARKHILL TRIALS [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DEA 32
  • Other titles: COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
  • Summary: A compilation of trials film footage illustrating the types of trials being undertaken at RAE Larkhill in the mid 1960s, with captions. Trials covered include the release of 1000 lb and WE177 bombs; firing of 68mm SNEB unguided, pod-launched rockets; parachuting (including heavy loads) and firing of Vigilant ATGW (anti-tank guided weapon) by BAC Stevenage.
  • Description:
  • Alternative Title: COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: DEA 32
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions:
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1963
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Royal Aircraft Establishment (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 932 ft
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    DEA 32

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