Title:CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE BY HELICOPTER MOUNTED CAM [Allocated Title]
Film Number:DED 226
Other titles:PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Trials using a helicopter fitted with a CAM (chemical agent monitor) for detecting hazardous chemicals in the air.
Description: Team in field prepare a crop spraying device (towed behind Land Rover) as observers stand nearby (second camera can be seen) and a Gazelle helicopter flies overhead. The helicopter lands; CAM equipment is removed for preparation. An area of ground is sprayed. Helicopter is prepared and then takes off again with CAM - a blue smoke flare is set off. Helicopter hovers low over "contaminated" area.
Alternative Title:PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:DED 226
Sound:Sound
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Production Date:1991-08-02
Production Country: GB
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: None
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: Beta-SP (Ampex)
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 20; Running time: 20 mins (ca)
