| LIFEBOATS OF THE AIR The making of parachutes from sewing the silk to using the 'chute. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7215 |
| Catalog #: | 264735 | |
| Clip Number: | 264735-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PT 525 | |
| Timecode: | 01:49:27 - 01:51:40 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1940 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INDUSTRY: Textiles LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Parachuting / Skydiving WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: War Work | |
| Description: | LIFEBOATS OF THE AIR The making of parachutes from sewing the silk to using the 'chute. Various shots showing every stage in the production of parachutes, from the sewing of the silk and the stretching of the shroud lines to the final folding and packing. M/S of a parachutist jumping out of a plane and landing in a field - rather rapidly! | |
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