Title:THE BOYS WITH THE GUNS: THE ROYAL ARTILLERY - THE RIGHT OF THE LINE [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 6447
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Summary: "We set out to tell the history of this famous Royal Regiment; but circumstances have changed and we believe you will prefer to see the Boys with the Guns ready for action"
A film showing the range of guns available to the Royal Artillery. These include anti tank 2 pounders firing at moving dummy targets; 60 pounders being dragged over very rough terrain; an explanation of the different trajectories of shells from guns and howitzers and the mathematical calculations and adjustments needed for different atmospheric pressure; static and coastal defence guns powered by electricity and hydraulics; a secret twin gun; a 12 pounder battery - "old but useful"; 3 inch anti-aircraft gunners in action; Spotter and predictor in action; Bofors gun firing; mock attack on battery.
Film ends with soldiers relaxing while singing "The Siegfried Line"
Production Details: Guardian Films (Production company)
Green, F Sherwin (Production individual)
Green, Frank (Production individual)
Williams, Billy (Production individual)
Lawson, A (Production individual)
Miller, Jack (Production individual)
Struthers, Ian DuncanNewsreel cameraman working for British Paramount (Production individual)
Wyer, R (Production individual)
Morris, C (Production individual)
Gordon, C (Production individual)
Fisher, Dan (Production individual)
Imperial Sound Studios (Production individual)
Sumner, Geoffrey (Production cast)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 2797 ft; Running time: 30 mins
