THE ARMY BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE [Main Title]

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Object description

The importance of the Army Blood Transfusion Service during the wartime situation, and an appeal for blood donors.

Full description

The film, made with the cooperation of the Medical Research Council and the Blood Transfusion Units of Britain's fighting services, briefly covers all major aspects of the Army Blood Transfusion Service - donation and testing of blood, delivery to Central Depots, preparation and drying of plasma, distribution of supplies.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Paul Rotha Productions (Production company)
Nieter, H M (Production individual)
Rotha, Paul (Production individual)
Fletcher, Yvonne (Production individual)
Paulet, Pamela (Production individual)
Bland, William S (Production individual)
Production date: 1943
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Running time: 6 mins
Catalogue number: MYY 2

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