Operation and maintenance C-5 Windlass (Tow targets) Accession Number: F02467

Description

US War Department training film TF 1-239 produced by the Signal Corps in collaboration with the Chief of Air Corps. Shows the maintenance of the C-5 Windlass and exchange release of tow targets. Uses animated diagrams to show the principle of operation as well as aerial footage of the tow target in operation from a Boeing B-18 bomber. Also shows malfunctions of the system.

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Accession Number
F02467
Producer
United States Army Signal Corps
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 16mm
Sound: sound
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Duration
Footage
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Date Made
1941
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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