CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE 1990-1992 [Main Title]

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  • Title: CHEMICAL RECONNAISSANCE 1990-1992 [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DED 231
  • Other titles: PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: Silent compilation of chemical detection footage, possibly intended as a lecture film.
  • Description: Opening montage of explosions, with graphics (possibly showing spread of agent). Land Rover with CAM (chemical agent monitor) and a remote-controlled robot vehicle fitted with CAMs. Release of chemical agents. FUCHS vehicle in action. Gazelle helicopter with detectors flies through smoke.
  • Alternative Title: PORTON DOWN VIDEO COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: DED 231
  • Sound: Silent
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  • Production Date: 1992-05-29
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Photographic Section Chemical and Biological Defence Establishment Porton Down (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: None Title language: English Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: U-matic (large) (Ampex) Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 10; Running time: 6 mins 30 secs
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