Signallers laying lines Accession Number: F01023

Description

An unidentified signal unit laying wire from rear of motor truck and by hand; connecting and operating and operating field telephone. Two shots of signaller in radio truck and one of a signal lamp in operation.

Details

Accession Number
F01023
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration: 0h 1' 7"
Footage: 100 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Parent
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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