AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION - SKYHAWK [Main Title]

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  • Title: AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION - SKYHAWK [Main Title]
  • Film Number: AMY 802
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  • Summary: Aircraft recognition film describing the McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk aircraft.
  • Description: An attacking force in the United States defensive fleet, known also as the Mighty Midget or Phantom bomber because of its small wingspan. Use of photographs to show the main points and other details. Diagrams showing head-on, plan form and side elevation. A model of the aircraft in flight goes back over the main points and gives further historical and technical detail.
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  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: AMY 802
  • Sound: Sound
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1946-1975
  • Production Date: 1957-06
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Air Ministry (Production sponsor) CAS Productions (Production company)
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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: 292 ft; Running time: 6 mins
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