| Accession Number | F05102 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 20 min 14 sec |
| Object type | Training and Technical films |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
US Navy |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The crane M20 (Amphibious warfare)
Description
A United States Navy training film. This film features the 20-ton mobile beach salvage crane hauled by a D8 caterpillar tractor; power for the crane is supplied from the tractor winch. The crane is transported to the assault beach by Landing Craft, Mechanised (LCM). The film first illustrates the salvage of a disabled Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) then flashes back to the transport, assembly and lubrication of the crane. A number of printed down action scenes follow, then a shot of the M20 removing a crashed aircraft from the water's edge.