Summary: Stages in the assembly of Bren gun carriers.
Description: The film is divided into numbered (21-25) and titled sections. (Reel 1) "The Armoured Observation Post - Bogie suspension gear" - welders make suspension members. "Machining parts for the A.O.P." - lathe work, spline cutters etc. "Sub-assembly of the A.O.P." - the bogies and suspension are assembled (continues on next reel). (Reel 2) "Final assembly of the A.O.P." - the sub-assembly, engine, linkages, wiring etc are fitted to the chassis/armoured body of the carrier (continues on next reel). (Reel 3) Final assembly continued. "Testing the A.O.P." Several shots of Bren carriers being put through their paces over rough ground.
Alternative Title:FORD FILM WAR RECORD [Series Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:
Object_Number:FWR 12
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:NON-IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1942
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Ford Motor Company (Production sponsor)
Verity (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: organisation (regiment/service)
Keywords: armour, British - carrier: Bren carrier (object name)
industry, British - vehicles (object name)
Dagenham, Essex, England, UK (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Silent
Soundtrack language: None
Title language: English
Subtitle language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 3
Footage: 2613 ft; Running time: 29 mins
