50-GALLON MECHANIZED FLAME THROWER — Reel 3, Part 2 | The Archive Project

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This clip is Reel 3, Part 2 of a 6-part film. Watch from the beginning

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On the installation and operation of the flamethrower for a medium tank. The three units of the flamethrower are unpacked and disassembled. Each part is passed through the tank hatch and assembled. The fuel containers are filled and liquid and thickened fuels are compared. Demonstrates how to charge the pressure containers. Shows how to fire the flamethrower in short and sustained bursts. A mechanized flamethrower attacks a Japanese-type log and earth pillbox.

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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1944-01-01

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3:30

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