Other titles:LAUNCHING AND RECOVERY OF AIRCRAFT IN SHIPS FITTED WITH CATAPULTS (Admiralty catalogue title) [Series Title]
Summary: Naval instruction film on the launching and recovery of aircraft in ships fitted with catapults.
Description: Largely shot on HMS Pegasus, the film concentrates mainly on the DH1 type catapult, fitted to Southampton and Cumberland class cruisers, and the Walrus flying boat. (Reel 1) Short history of attempts at early catapult design. basic principles of operation explained, slow motion demonstration of testing of cordite powered ram. Tour of ship's equipment - hangar with 2 spare planes, office, workshop, observer's darkroom, fire precautions, fuelling. Demo of launch, 'bombing up', explanation of limiting conditions for launch (aircraft weight, wind). (Reel 2) Preparation for launch; use of flags; crash boat; recovery cranes. (Reel 3) Handling of ship recovery. Sea landings. Recovery methods. Spectacular series of errors (planes turn over, passenger dropout).
Alternative Title:LAUNCHING AND RECOVERY OF AIRCRAFT IN SHIPS FITTED WITH CATAPULTS (Admiralty catalogue title) [Series Title]
