| New Fire Extinguisher | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1765 |
| Catalog #: | 425404 | |
| Clip Number: | 425404-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 040-086-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:37:13 - 00:37:46 | |
| Location: | Washington, DC | |
| Year Shot: | 1967 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FIREFIGHTING: Exhibitions LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. | |
| Description: | "The Navy's answer to recent tragic fires aboard aircraft carriers: Purple K. It's a new liquid-extinguisher which douses 150 gallons of flaming fuel spread over 600 feet, using just one man and 25 seconds." TLS man igniting pool of gas; black smoke and flames rise quickly. MS firefighter approaches with a Purple K firehose, squelching fire. TLS firefighter putting fire out completely. | |
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