Summary: Instructional film showing the mechanism and workings of the Aden 30mm aircraft gun.
Description: A detailed explanation of the operation of the Aden gun is given; this is "an automatic gas-operated gun with a rate of fire of 1200 to 1400 rounds per minute. It was developed to meet a need for greater firepower necessary in modern aerial combat". The theory of the firing mechanism is explained using shots of the gun itself, animated diagrams and graphs.
Production Details: Air Ministry (Production sponsor)
Merton Park Studios (Production company)
Villiers, David H (Production individual)
Riley, Ronald H (Production individual)
Rogers, James E (Production individual)
Sagovsky, V (Production individual)
W M Larkins and Company (Production individual)
Villiers, David H (Production individual)
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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: 770 ft; Running time: 22 mins
