Mosquitoes in the making Accession Number: F01586

Description

A Ministry of Information film made for the Ministry of Aircraft Production by GB Screen Services Ltd. Shows the main stages in construction of the all wooden Mosquito twin engine aircraft.

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Accession Number
F01586
Cinematographer
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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