Title:THE ROYAL AIR FORCE D/F EMERGENCY ORGANISATION [Main Title]
Film Number:DRF 7079
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Summary: RAF film on the equipment and organisation used to accurately identify an aircraft's location during an emergency.
Description: The film explains the principles used, the national organisation in place to deal with aircraft emergencies and the levels of urgency indicated by the radio calls 'Securite' 'Pan' and 'Mayday'. The application of the D/F organisation is illustrated through emergencies experienced by Jet Provost and Argosy aircraft, and a pilot forced to ditch in the sea is rescued by a Whirlwind search and rescue helicopter of the RAF's 22 Squadron.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:DRF 7079
Sound:Sound
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Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1965
Production Country: GB
Production Details: National Interest Picture Productions Ltd (Production company)