REPUBLIC P-47C THUNDERBOLT RAZORBACK AND VULTEE VIGILANT [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: REPUBLIC P-47C THUNDERBOLT RAZORBACK AND VULTEE VIGILANT [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ARY 7-13
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  • Summary: Unedited aircraft recognition study.
  • Description: In addition to the usual studies of the aircraft, there are also close-ups of the engine nacelle, propeller and shots of landings. After the Thunderbolt are shots of the rare Vultee Vigilant observation aircraft in British markings, serial number BZ100.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1942-09
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: RAF Film Production Unit (Production company)
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations:
  • Keywords: aircraft, United States - combat: Republic P-47C Thunderbolt (object name) aircraft, United States - light military: Vultee Vigilant & [British] (object name)
  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: None Title language: None Subtitle language: None
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 1546 ft; Running time: 17 mins
  • HD Media:Yes
  • Notes: Summary: The Thunderbolts in this film are of the 'Razorback' variety and lack unit markings. Of interest is the obviously obliterated red spot in the star, removed by order from all aircraft on 15 May 1942.
  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    ARY 7-13

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