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Reference

6689

Conference film n°7 (version 1)

In 1917, as part of military motion picture instruction, soldiers are trained to the Vickers machine gun.
The use of this short-recoil weapon is explained in six detailed points: its handling; its disassembly and reassembly; its operation; possible shooting incidents; its maintenance; practical information on special aircraft systems.

Duration

00:35:53

Production year

Définition

HD

Color

BW

Sound

Mute

Version(s)

French

Original material

35 mm Film

Scientific topics

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