New 100-Bed Airborne Hospital Is Demonstrated

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keywords: cold war, royal air force, raf, mobile emergency field hospital

Synopsis: RAF lands in France to demonstrate for its NATO partner a new rapid deployment 100-bed emergency field hospital that can be delivered via two transports or paradropped into an area and within 2 hours ready to receive wounded soldiers and civilians in case of natural disaster or war in the defense of Europe...(read more)

Date: 1958
Duration: 00:00:40
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Type: Public Domain
Language: English
Location: France

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New 100-Bed Airborne Hospital Is Demonstrated

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In France, Britain's RAF demonstrates an airborne emergency 100-bed hospital that can be carried by two transports set up within 2 hours of touching the ground.