Bridge Demolition

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
227
Date Released
4 May 1959
Date recorded
3 Apr 1959
Length of issue (in feet)
759
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Pathe synopsis: Modern warfare has reached a state of gruesome efficiency in many fields. Now the blowing up of bridges is achieved by flying in a demolition team by helicopter. The team disembarks with prepared charges, which are lashed in position: the fuse is lit, the team flies off and another bit of bridgework bites the dust.
Keywords
Demolition; Military
Locations
Kent; England; Gillingham
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Credits:
Commentator
David De Keyser
Length of story (in feet)
196
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Bridge Demolition', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 227, 4 May 1959. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/120720 (Accessed 31 Jan 2025)