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  1. Babies’ rescue dinghy

    Series name
    Astra Gazette
    Issue no
    10
    NoS ID
    000063
    Story no
    2 / 4

    Pathe’s Database Entry for this item: "Date : 1/13/58 BABY IN DINGHY MS Swimming pool, man in lifejacket giving a beckoning signal. MS Man swimming in bath, cradle is lowered into water, with baby inside....

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  2. Ejector seat tests

    Series name
    Astra Gazette
    Issue no
    11
    NoS ID
    000066
    Story no
    1 / 4

    Pathe’s Database Entry for this item: "Date : 1/07/57 EJECTOR SEAT. (Denham, Bucks.) MS Dummy being lowered down into ejector seat. CU Dummy. MS Two men in white overalls remove dummy from ejector seat and...

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  3. Road Safety

    Series name
    Letter From London
    Issue no
    153
    NoS ID
    325051

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  4. Safety On The Roads

    Series name
    Letter From London
    Issue no
    306
    NoS ID
    325204

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  5. Children in Cars

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    59
    NoS ID
    325384
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: Seat belts in cars are normally only for adults but here’s a flexible three-part system ergonomically designed to cope with growing children from 2 to 12 years old.

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  6. Railock

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    68
    NoS ID
    325394
    Story no
    1 / 3

    COI synopsis: If you’re high up on the job and you drop off, this device in a safety rope tears itself apart rather than you.

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  7. Laser Landing Aid

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    88
    NoS ID
    325416
    Story no
    1 / 5

    COI synopsis: A laser beam of red light which penetrates through fog provides an excellent beacon for the ship or aircraft pilot.

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  8. Total Mobility Tyre

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    107
    NoS ID
    325471
    Story no
    3 / 4

    COI synopsis: Dangers from high-speed blow-outs are minimised with a new tyre which allows drivers to keep control of their cars even after a blow-out at high speeds, and the tyre can be driven on for up to...

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  9. Fire Alarm for the Deaf

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    112
    NoS ID
    325489
    Story no
    3 / 4

    COI synopsis: Communication, when other systems fail. The most elaborate system of fire alarm bells is only useful if they can be heard. For those who are deaf some other warning is needed, and this device...

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  10. Automatic Cushion Restrain

    Series name
    Living Tomorrow
    Issue no
    116
    NoS ID
    325501
    Story no
    1 / 4

    COI synopsis: An alternative to safety belts in cars. A pad springs loosely into position in front of the occupant when the ignition is switched on, and locks to protect him if there’s a sudden acceleration.

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