The light machine gun [Bren gun] Accession Number: F05067

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British military training film RAOC series B90 C65 featuring the Bren Gun light machine gun. It demonstrates the method of stripping the gun, maintenance and re-assembly; each part is named. Also illustrated are the various situations in which the gun may be used in action.

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Accession Number
F05067
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 29' 53"
Footage: 2682 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
3
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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