Title:MARK V (MALE) AND CENTURION MARK V AT BOVINGTON [Allocated Title]
Film Number:MYY 30
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Summary: Film of a tank demonstration at Bovington, possibly staged to celebrate the introduction of the Centurion Mk V.
Description: Senior officer takes the salute. Interior of Tank Museum; 3/4 frontal MCU of "Whippet". High angle medium shot of Matilda and A9 Cruiser. Close-up as soldier operates the driving controls of Matilda. MCU of turret with 2-pounder gun. Medium shot of Mk V and Centurion running together. Close-up of semaphore arms being operated on a Mk V tank. High angle medium shot of the two vehicles. Interior of Centurion, showing driving controls. Low angle, frontal shot as the Centurion goes down a steep slope. Soldiers release carrier pigeons from top housing on the Mk V. Medium shot of Centurion approaching at speed, and then firing main armament. Close-up of tracks of Mk V in motion. Close-up of semaphore signal. Mk V goes through a shallow pool.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:MYY 30
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1946-1975
Production Date:1950
Production Country: GB
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Personalities, Units and Organisations: British Army, Royal Armoured Corps (regiment/service)
Keywords: Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset, England, UK (geography)
