RP 40/41 AUTO SYSTEM PART 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION [Main Title]

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  • Title: RP 40/41 AUTO SYSTEM PART 1: GENERAL DESCRIPTION [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DRN 2381A
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  • Summary: Naval instructional film on the RP 40/41 servo control system used to train and elevate the twin 4.5 inch gun turret of a Leander Class frigate under both director and local control. Shows gun turret and control system in HMS Andromeda (F.57).
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  • Colour: Colour
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  • Object_Number: DRN 2381A
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © Crown copyright. IWM (DRN 2381A)
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1971
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Royal Navy (Production sponsor) Technical and Scientific Films (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 650 ft (ca); Running time: 18 mins
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