EXERCISE GRAND SLAM, FEBRUARY-MARCH 1952 - REEL 5 [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: EXERCISE GRAND SLAM, FEBRUARY-MARCH 1952 - REEL 5 [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: NAT 1272
  • Other titles: SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: The French cruiser Georges Leygues refuels from tanker USS Canistad, with destroyer 794 and other ships nearby. Tanker USS Monogohela (AO 61) refuels USS Midway and destroyer D847. US destroyer DD 764 comes alongside USS Monogohela for refuelling; shotline is fired and fuelling rig hose connected; Midway's Captain Craig, and Captain Garreau (France) watch from Midway (the cameraship). USS Newport News and unidentified French destroyer refuel from the tanker Severn and USS Canistad.
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  • Alternative Title: SHAPE FILM LIBRARY [Allocated Series Title]
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  • Digitised: Yes
  • Object_Number: NAT 1272
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  • Access Conditions: IWM NATO © NATO (IWM, NAT 1272)
  • Featured Period: 1945-1989
  • Production Date: 1952-02-1952-03
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  • Production Details:North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Sponsor) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics:Colour format: B&W
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