Title:RN WEAPONS TRIALS RAE ABERPORTH [Main Title]
Film Number:DEA 54
Other titles:COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
Summary: Compilation of trials film footage, with titles, including Seaslug Mk2 R&D firings (covers two or three firings from the CRP from a variety of angles including flank, three-quarters rear and a boresight); Seacat firing from Rangehead; Seadart boost firing (from Rangehead) - whole missile is present but only boost is live ie non separating round; Seadart blast firings (from Rangehead) with Scimitar aircraft hulk in close proximity to "witness" the boost blast; Seaslug Mk1 firings from HMS London and HMS Devonshire.
Description:
Alternative Title:COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:
Object_Number:DEA 54
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1960
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Royal Aircraft Establishment (Production sponsor)
