Title:SHORTEN THE ODDS - THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EOD EAGER BEAVER [Main Title]
Film Number:MIL 361
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Summary: Manufacturer's film on the adaptation of the Army's general purpose high-mobility forklift truck for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) purposes. The forklift, fitted with remote control and a video camera, is shown undergoing trials over various different types of terrain and delivering the smaller 'Wheelbarrow' bomb-disposal robot. It then goes on active service in Northern Ireland and is shown checking a suspect Austin 1800 Mark II car for explosive devices.
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Colour:Colour
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Object_Number:MIL 361
Sound:Sound
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Featured Period:1976-1989
Production Date:1978
Production Country: GB
Production Details: Hunting Engineering Film Unit (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: 358 ft; Running time: 10 mins
