ESCAPE SYSTEM TESTING [Main Title]

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  • Title: ESCAPE SYSTEM TESTING [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DEC 13
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  • Summary: A series of tests on the Martin-Baker type 10 ejection seat.
  • Description: Sections, taken directly from the film are: Escape path clearance. Ejection through canopy. Escape path clearance. Canopy jettison (Tornado). Escape path clearance. Miniature detonating cord (MDC) (Hawk). Escape path clearance. Linear cutting cords (LCC) (Tornado). Ejection seat testing. Static. Ejection seat testing. Canberra test vehicle [a modified Canberra aircraft]. High speed ejection test from rocket powered sled (600 kts). Full sequence testing. Static. Full sequence testing. High speed. [Using the rocket powered sled] When things go wrong. Thats all folks!
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  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: DEC 13
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (DEC 13)
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1979
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Ministry of Defence (Production sponsor) Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment, Boscombe Down (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 1022 ft; Running time: 28 mins
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