Torpedoplane 1925

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Item title reads - "The Torpedoplane" first British seaplane capable of carrying and launching 1500 pound naval torpedo - successfully tried out. Brough, near Hull.

M/S of the seaplane with people stood around, the camera pans across it. C/U of the torpedo from various angles. Men pull the...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
19924
Sort Number:
G 1238
Time in/Out:
01:00:01:00 / 01:07:49:00
Canister:
G 1238
Film ID:
430.01
Issue Date:
02/11/1925

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