Science Behind The Car Reel 1 1950-1959

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The Nuffield Organization presents
SCIENCE BEHIND THE CAR
Produced by Associated British-Pathe

Reel 2. MS a Carburetor. The needle calibration is checked, CU the piston an various engine parts and dials. WS Scientists checking in the testing room. CU an oscilloscope. Various shots...

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Cataloguer:
Virginia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
90593
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:47:17:00 / 01:57:20:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
3248.05
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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  • The title of this clip is incorrect, for this is in fact Science Behind the Car Reel 2. Reel 1 is contained in clip 3248.09.

    jamied 12th Jul 2012

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