Summary: Instructional film focusing on the US airborne radar system the SCR-720, modified by the British as the AI Mk X.
Description: Reel 1: “Remember - What you are about to see is MOST SECRET”. “SCR-720 is an American A.I. Equipment for detecting and intercepting enemy aircraft” DH Mosquitoes fitted with SCR-720 in modified nose with parts of system in aircraft shown in diagrammatic form. SCR-720 operation explained. Coverage of radar shown. B Scope Display (Range/Azimuth) explained.
Reel 2: Determining the elevation of target explained using C Scope Elevation/Azimuth display. Effect of ground returns on display.
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Colour:B&W
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Object_Number:AMY 424
Sound:Sound
Access Conditions:
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1943
Production Country: GB
Production Details: AIR MINISTRY (Production company)