The 3 inch mortar Accession Number: F05063

Description

British military training film RAOC series C73 B99 illustrating the tactical use of the 3-inch mortar. The weapon and its associated equipment is illustrated and described in the commentary.

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Accession Number
F05063
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 16' 13"
Footage: 1456 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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