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Title:THE BUILD-UP OF MATÉRIEL FOR THE INVASION OF EUROPE IN DEPOTS IN SOUTHERN ENGLAND (PART 1) [Allocated Title]
Film Number:A70 2-1
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Summary:Vast quantities of equipment are made ready for issue to formations that will participate in the D-Day landings and the campaign in North-West Europe.
Description:At the Central Ordnance Depot in Bicester, Oxfordshire, REME mechanics examine the carriages and test the elevating mechanisms of some of the dozens of Bofors Mark II 40mm anti-aircraft guns parked in the depot's grounds. The camera tracks along the rows of Bofors 40mm and six-pounder anti-tank guns awaiting despatch to army units; note that the anti-tank guns are minus muzzle brakes.
Production Details:Directorate of Public Relations, War Office (Production sponsor)
Army Film and Photographic Unit (Production Company)
Collins (Sergeant) (Production individual)