THE PRODUCTION OF HARDWARE FOR THE "WAXWING" ROCKET [Main Title]

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  • Title: THE PRODUCTION OF HARDWARE FOR THE "WAXWING" ROCKET [Main Title]
  • Film Number: MGH 6460
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  • Summary: The motor is the third stage of the British Black Arrow Satellite launcher. The film shows the manufacture and testing of the 28 inch diameter hardware by Bristol Aerojet Limited to meet the requirements of the Rocket Propulsion Establishment at the Ministry of Technology.
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  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: MGH 6460
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (MGH 6460)
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  • Production Date: 1969
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Ministry of Defence (Production sponsor)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 629 ft; Running time: 17 mins
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