DUTIES OF A LOOKOUT (RUSHES 3) [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: DUTIES OF A LOOKOUT (RUSHES 3) [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: ADM 904
  • Other titles: SCENES ONBOARD HMS VENUS AND HMS FALMOUTH [Alternative Title]
  • Summary: Unedited naval scenes.
  • Description: I. Various day and night shots of lookouts in frigate's starboard sights, and their relief. II. Two ratings emerge from citadel onto starboard side of frigate - one stops to don anti-flash, and is hurried up ladder by his companion, already dressed in protective gear. Both men suddenly relax at the end of the take. CU of a man putting on anti-flash gauntlets. III. Bridge of HMS Venus - Navigating Officer picks up a microphone and reads off compass bearings. IV. Messdeck on Venus - ratings at table stand up and collect messtraps before going for their meal. V. Messdeck on HMS Falmouth - ratings drink tea, read, etc. VI. Operations Room on HMS Falmouth - captain seated, while two ratings in headsets, lean over plotting table - captain hangs intercom microphone above his head. VII. Transmitting station on Falmouth - CU of rating standing by the AA, wearing anti-flash gear. CU of radar range taker seated. VIII. MCU of the captain of the Falmouth with gunnery officer and pilot - they consult over a chart in the captain's cabin.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM (ADM 904)
  • Featured Period: 1945-1975
  • Production Date: 1962
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: Admiralty (Production sponsor) AP Films (Production company)
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Navy, BRIGHTON (HMS) (regiment/service) Royal Navy, FALMOUTH (HMS), frigate (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: equipment, British naval - personal: anti-flash (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: 685 ft; Running time: 8 mins
  • Notes: See DRN 1402 for full film
  • Link to IWM Collections page:

    ADM 904

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