Summary: Tests of various types of road clearing vehicles.
Description: The tests take place at the Civil Defence training areas at Epsom (according to a note on the film can) and at Falfield, Gloucestershire. Roadways covered in up to 4 feet deep of building debris are tackled by an assortment of first of all military bulldozers and then civilian tractors and excavators.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:HOY 79
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1958
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Home Office (Production sponsor)
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Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: English
Subtitle language: English
Technical Details: Format: 16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 810 ft; Running time: 22 mins