Other titles:PORTON DOWN TRIALS NON-NITRATE COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Observer (volunteer) recruiting film for Porton Down.
Description: A. Duplicate copy of original (mute copy). Map showing location of Porton: First World War gas attack in trenches; gas masks for civilians, Second World War; series of gas masks from First World War to the present time. Protective clothing old / new. Protective masks for industrial use. Train arriving at Salisbury station: volunteers detraining. Medical staff conference: MO briefing volunteers. Observers medical examination. Settling in billets. Catering. Recreation: football, billiards etc. Amenities in Salisbury. Various tests for volunteer participation manipulation. Tread Mill: Protective clothing material etc. Protective glove testing. Firing detail on range. Assault course. De-briefing prior to return to units. Pay parade. Summary of various tests performed and review of results obtained.
B. Soundtrack commentary
C. Sound effects.
D. Optical Sound Dupe [NB not held at IWM].
E. First complete Dupe copy with magnetic sound.
F. Second approval copy with optical sound.
G. Showing copy with optical sound.
H. Showing copy with optical sound.
I. Optical track (negative) [NB Not held at IWM]
J. Musical sound effects.
Copies G and H are complete showing copies with complete optical sound commentary.
Alternative Title:PORTON DOWN TRIALS NON-NITRATE COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
