Title:MINISTRY OF AVIATION, DIRECTORATE OF GUIDED WEAPONS: RAE ABERPORTH [Main Title]
Film Number:DEA 59
Other titles:RAE ABERPORTH [Alternative Title]
COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
Summary: Compilation of missile firings, featuring the following sequences (all titled, with description of manufacturer and details of weapon): Thunderbird - including near miss on target; Seaslug - from the CRP (Clausen Rolling Platform - see note); Seacat - a "spectacular" break-up - possibly warhead detonation; Bloodhound; Red Top - air launched, not very clear. This is then followed by untitled sequences of a Bloodhound, and an (unidentified) air launched weapon.
Description:
Alternative Title:RAE ABERPORTH [Alternative Title]
COLLECTION OF FILMS FROM DERA ABERPORTH [Allocated Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:
Object_Number:DEA 59
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1961
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Royal Aircraft Establishment (Production sponsor)
