THE 'LL' SWEEP FOR MAGNETIC MINES - PART TWO - HANDLING THE GEAR [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: THE 'LL' SWEEP FOR MAGNETIC MINES - PART TWO - HANDLING THE GEAR [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ADM 200
  • Other titles: MAGNETIC MINESWEEPING - THE LL SWEEP [Series Title]
  • Summary: Naval Instructional Film.
  • Description: A brief dramatised introduction is followed by film of operational minesweeping procedure. Preparation and laying of the sweep cables. The importance of correct lashing of the long and short legs to prevent premature detonation of mines. Fitting of the towing stockings. Field repair of a tear in the cable. Tail streamed and energised. Method of recovering and stowing the cables.
  • Alternative Title: MAGNETIC MINESWEEPING - THE LL SWEEP [Series Title]
  • Colour: B&W
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  • Object_Number: ADM 200
  • Sound: Silent
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1942
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor) Byron Pictures (Production company)
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  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent Soundtrack language: English Title language: English
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Footage: 467 ft; Running time: 5 mins
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    ADM 200

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