GRUINARD ISLAND ANNUAL INSPECTION 1953 [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: GRUINARD ISLAND ANNUAL INSPECTION 1953 [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: DED 91
  • Other titles: PORTON DOWN TRIALS NON-NITRATE COLLECTION - UNLISTED [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Brief coverage of Porton scientists waiting on pier on Scottish mainland for loading of sampling kit, scientists in protective clothing on anthrax-contaminated Gruinard Island taking soil sample, and Scottish crofter oarsman.
  • Description:
  • Alternative Title: PORTON DOWN TRIALS NON-NITRATE COLLECTION - UNLISTED [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: DED 91
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1953
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Porton Down (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 90 ft; Running time: 3 mins (ca)
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  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    DED 91

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