Safe Air Transport: Safety Fuels

Series

Series Name: Living Tomorrow

Issue

Issue No.

305

Date Released

1983

Length of issue (in feet)

978

Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 6

Summary

COI synopsis: This programme looks at the work of the unsung heroes, who, through their skill, have already made flying the most popular form of transport around the world - a tribute to their achievement in air safety. When a plane crash-lands, its highly inflammable fuel is thrown into the air in a fine vapour cloud. Just one spark can turn it into a blazing shroud. ICI, in conjunction with RAE Bedford, have bound fuel droplets into long, fine chains; it’s rather like the additive that turns ordinary paint into non-drip. Fuel still burns - but there’s no fire ball.

Keywords

Aviation; Aircraft; Fires; Science and technology; Safety devices; Accidents and disasters; Fuels

Written sources

COI Microfilm Roll 55 [BFI National Archive] Used for synopsis

COI Reference

MI 1458/305

Credits:

Sponsor: Central Office of Information (COI)
Sponsor: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Cutter: Mike Murray

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