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High Duty Alloys
HDA was created as a Shadow Factory in 1938 and is still going strong as Mettis Aerospace today.
The History of HDA
A film produced depicting the history of High Duty Alloys from inception to its take over by Mettis Aerospace.
Compiled by D. J. Coombes & Tony Buttler material
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Forging at HDA
A 1941 propaganda films showing HDA in operation. The value of this film as a piece of social history cannot be over stressed.
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Forging (Abridged)
A extract from The “Forging in Hidumium” film show the Big Hammer and other presses in operation.
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Casting at HDA
Part of a film depiction the metal casting work of HDA at its Slough factory.
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The Man From HDA
A HDA publicity film showing its work in the 1960s.
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Memories of HDA
The history of HDA told in pictures from its archives.
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More Memories of HDA
Further pictures from the HDA archives showing the factory, its workers and its products.
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Mettis Aerospace 2007 Open Day
A film recording the 60th anniversary open day at Mettis Aerospace in 2007
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