TEAM TRAINING OF RESCUE PARTIES [Main Title]

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Object description

A film demonstrating "the official leadership and coordinated team work of a Rescue Party in action at the scene of air raid damage".

Full description

The film rescue exercise which takes place in a genuine bombed house (in the Chelsea area of London?) shows the team arriving, reconnoitring, and rescuing casualties from various locations in the property. Emphasis is put on the role of the team leader's responsibilities.

Physical description

16mm

Object details

Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Ministry of Home Security (Production sponsor)
Production date: 1943
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 2
Catalogue number: HOY 48

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