Torpedo Testing (1949)

Torpedo testing, Weymouth, Dorset.
Various shots of sailors from HMS Osprey dismantling a torpedo which has already been fired at sea. Various C/Us interior torpedo section.
Torpedo in boat being lifted on destroyer HMS Zephyr. Various shots HMS Zephyr. M/S Royal Navy officers. Various C/Us ratings blowing whistles, signalling to other ships. Point of view shot from deck of HMS Zephyr.
C/U radio operator. M/S ship moving. C/U controls. C/U torpedoes being discharged. C/U torpedoes seen different angles. C/U officer. Top shot deck. Various shots launching lifeboat from ship. C/U torpedo in water. C/U ratings rowing boat. Lifeboat at sea. C/U officer. Lifeboat returns to destroyer with retrieved torpedo which is hoisted aboard.
FILM ID:1371.19
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It worked on the Belgrano, well done chaps!