Title:ARMY BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE TECHNICAL FILM 1942 [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 4486
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Summary: Detailed description of the work of the British Army Blood Transfusion Service (commanded by Sir Lionel Whitby) during the Second World War: taking blood from donors, testing for blood group, blood bank, (Reel 2:) preparation of plasma using Alfa Laval separator, clarification and filtration prior to bottling and despatch overseas, drying and freezing of plasma, Field Transfusion Unit in action with its refrigerator van and administering fluid plasma in the field.
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Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:MGH 4486
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
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Production Date:1942
Production Country: GB
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: English
Subtitle language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 800 ft (ca); Running time: 20 mins (ca)
