Cinetops in Brief No 131

Series

Series Name
Pathetone Weekly

Issue

Issue No.
549
Date Released
7 Oct 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Sea Mosquitoes
  2. 2Divers Affairs
  3. 3Cinetops in Brief No 131
  4. 4Acres of Plenty

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 4
Summary
New Explosive A young student at a Middle West University has invented a new explosive, and he’s trying it out by comparing its effects with a charge of dynamite. Dyson Balloon Weapon Another invention - an aerial mine for trapping enemy planes. It’s in the form of a balloon fitted with air socks and struts, from which are suspended explosive cannisters.
Keywords
Weapons; Aviation; Science and technology; Military
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