Tank Factory (1950)

Unissued / unused footage - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
Tank factory in Leeds, Yorkshire.
L/S welding turrets. Several shots welding tank hulls. Several shots of horizontal manipulator turning hull. Various shots of women in overalls working on lathes.
General view of machine shop. L/S of Centurion tanks being loaded onto transporter. M/S man guiding tanks onto transporter. L/S Centurion onto transporter. Several shots of Centurions leaving factory. Several shots of Centurions on testing ground.
FILM ID:2529.13
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[@pms5104]

Looks like the film was taken at ROF Barnbow, Leeds. As a boy I used to cycle from home and watch the new tanks on the test circuit. They also had a gun proofing rig where they supercharged the gun barrels.

[@user-rh3to9cu4x]

Centurion, one of the best tanks ever made.

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Interesting footage, thank you!

[@Cyan_Nightingale]

Centurion, the first MBT

[@user-fb9fp9uf9x]

Без звука

[@bertiewooster3326]

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