TYPE 170 ASDIC AND THE A/S MORTAR MK 10 PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ASDIC [Main Title]

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  • Title: TYPE 170 ASDIC AND THE A/S MORTAR MK 10 PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ASDIC [Main Title]
  • Film Number: DRN 521A
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  • Summary: A Navy Instructional film on the operation of the anti-submarine Type 170 ASDIC. The three elements of its technology are shown on HMS Grenville, a Type 15 frigate. The role of the First or CRT Operator, the Range Operator and Bearings Operator and their equipment are explained as well as the role of the computer in tracking the moving submarine.
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: DRN 521A
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1955
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor) GB Instructional (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Sound Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 16mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 752 ft; Running time: 21 mins
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