Title:NATO STANDARDISATION AIR TRANSPORT UK/US TRIALS AUTUMN 1965 [Main Title]
Film Number:DRF 7385
Other titles:UK-USA BILATERAL COMPATIBILITY TRIALS [Alternative Title]
Summary:Second of three parts, detailing 'phase two' of UK-USA bilateral compatibility trials. 'Phase two' is intended to establish compatibility between the US Air Force and British Army in the field of personnel and cargo para drops.The film illustrates many of the British airdrop stores in current use being dropped from a USAF Hercules aircraft. Harvard aircraft escort in order to film the action. The drop zone is near RAF Abingdon and the PX1 parachute is trialled. Despite three minor injuries, commentary states, the trials have 'succeeded completely' in their initial aims. The results will benefit the planning of future operational contingencies and joint exercises.
Description:
Alternative Title:UK-USA BILATERAL COMPATIBILITY TRIALS [Alternative Title]
Colour:Colour
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:DRF 7385
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM (DRF 7385)
Featured Period:1945-1989
Production Date:-1965
Production Country:GB
Production Details:Ministry of Defence
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords:
Physical Characteristics:Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details:16mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 870 ft (ca); Running time: 20 mins
