SHERMANS EMBARK DRYSHOD ONTO LCT(8) 4037 [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: SHERMANS EMBARK DRYSHOD ONTO LCT(8) 4037 [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ADM 1009
  • Other titles: INVASION EQUIPMENT TRIALS [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary:
  • Description: LA.MS of starboard afterbody of LCT(8) 4037 drying out, and pan along craft to open bow doors. A Sherman reverses up the ramp into LCT - the tank has extra side armour, reminiscent of German schurtzen. LA.MS of the LCT, bows on - the Sherman is visible, parked on the tank deck. MS from off the port bow as a second Sherman (without side skirts) backs up into the LCT.
  • Alternative Title: INVASION EQUIPMENT TRIALS [Allocated Series Title]
  • Colour: B&W
  • Digitised:
  • Object_Number: ADM 1009
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943
  • Production Country: GB (?)
  • Production Details:
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, LCT 4037 (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: ships, British naval - amphibious: LCT[8] 4037 (object name) armour, United States - tank: M4 Sherman & [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: 99 ft; Running time: 1 min
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  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    ADM 1009

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