Title:INERTIAL NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT IN COMET [Main Title]
Film Number:AMY 608
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Summary: Training film focusing on the fitting and use of inertial navigation equipment in the de Havilland Comet.
Description: Setting up/testing inertial navigation system. Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment Boscombe Down sign. RAF officers/aircrew reviewing maps. Shots of Comet aircraft in hangar and technicians working – aircraft being towed out – recording equipment being set up in aircraft – crew readying for flight – taking off – equipment operating – map of southern Spain showing route to Seville then to Madrid and return route. Comet landing and downloading data to teleprinter type machine. Scientific staff reviewing data. Aircraft being secured for night.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:AMY 608
Sound:Sound
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Production Date:1959
Production Country: GB
Production Details: MINISTRY OF AVIATION (Production sponsor)
RAE Film Unit, Farnborough ()
