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Title:WADING TRIALS FOR TOWED ANTI-TANK AND RADAR EQUIPMENT [Allocated Title]
Film Number:ADM 1003
Other titles:INVASION EQUIPMENT TRIALS [Allocated Series Title]
Summary:
Description: I. MLS from beach to "LCT(5) 2264" as LVT(1) is disembarked into deep water, and swims ashore through breakers - the sea is rough, and the observing DUKW has its surf board raised. MS of LVT parked on the beach.
II. "LCT(4) 596" disembarks CMP Chevrolet 2-pounder portee towing a 6-pounder AT - the vehicle stalls and the waves break over the gun on tow. Tractor recovers truck. CU of recovered 6-pounder showing the gunshield bent by the force of the waves. "LCT 596" disembarks Loyd carrier and 6-pounder AT which come ashore successfully, followed by a Matador with radar trailer - LCV passes right to left in the background, towing a skiff - as the Matador and trailer reach the shore, an amphibious jeep enters from frame left.
Alternative Title:INVASION EQUIPMENT TRIALS [Allocated Series Title]