| SKY HIGH British soldiers blow up a derelict bridge in Derbyshire - just for practice. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5507 |
| Catalog #: | 250339 | |
| Clip Number: | 250339-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/78 | |
| Timecode: | 01:27:09 - 01:28:15 | |
| Location: | Shottle, Derbyshire, England. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DEMOLITION: Bridges ENGINEERING: Bridges, Automobile LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Derbyshire MILITARY: Army, British | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Shottle. Sky High. Royal Engineers destroy derelict 19-arch bridge, gaining much valuable experience and a great thrill for onlookers!" Shottle, Derbyshire. Soldiers of the Royal Engineers prepare explosive charges to use in the demolition of the bridge. Shots of the old bridge. Soldiers attach wires to demolition switch. A bugle player sounds a warning to ensure the area is clear. The plungers are pushed down (twice). Shots of the bridge exploding. Another part of the bridge is blown up. | |
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