| A WORTH WHILE INVENTION Footage of the inventor George Truro demonstrating his new fire proof suit. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 6394 | |
| Catalog #: | 253168 | |
| Clip Number: | 253168-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 39/18 | |
| Timecode: | 01:18:36 - 01:19:43 | |
| Location: | ||
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INVENTIONS: Health & Safety | |
| Description: | A worth while invention - fireproof suit for airmen M/S of the inventor Mr Jack Truro wearing mask and suit that has been dipped in a special fluid designed to repel flames. L/Ss of Jack walking into a burning shed and walking out again unharmed. He then sits down in circle of fire. Several shots of the inventor in special fire proof suits he walks into the wreckage of a flaming aircraft and rescues a dummy. M/S of Jack smiling. | |
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