Valentine (Recognition of AFV's) Accession Number: F05252

Description

A military training film produced for the Directorate of Army Kinematography by Movietone News, July 1942. An introduction to this film shows actual scenes featuring British 16-ton Valentine tank. It then shows the Valentine from various angles as it moves about in the field. These angles are outlined with animated lines superimposed over the tank to emphasize the recognition features of the vehicle. A.F.V. = Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

Details

Accession Number
F05252
Classification
Film
Object Type
Training and Technical films
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: CMP
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 7' 30"
Footage: 693 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
July 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright unknown

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