| NEWS IN FLASHES (aka NEW ARMOUR VEST FOR U.S. MARINES) U.S. marines test a new bullet proof vest. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5732 |
| Catalog #: | 512809 | |
| Clip Number: | 512809-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 52/21 | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:06 - 01:33:47 | |
| Location: | United States of America | |
| Year Shot: | 1952 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INVENTIONS: Safety LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA MILITARY: Marines, US SAFETY: Equipment WEAPONS: Armor, Bullet proof | |
| Description: | News in Flashes - New Armor Vest for U.S. Marines. Demonstration of new body armor / bullet proof vest for use in Korea United States of America. U.S. marine puts on vest and turns around to model the vestl. CU of marine officer looking down sight of Thompson sub machine gun. The officer point the gun at the back of a dummy wearing the jacket. He fires a short burst and we can see the bullets impacting on the vest. He now fires at the front of the jacket. Various men inspect the jacket. The bullets dent the plastic plates lining the vest but do not penetrate them. | |
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