Exclusive access inside Britain’s LARGEST artillery shell factory making ammo for Ukraine. Jerome Starkey investigates how shells are made, the changing role of artillery and the stockpile shortage facing Europe. As Ukraine’s frontlines continue to be dominated by drones, can artillery shelling continue. Jerome found out first-hand the power of artillery when he was shelled on multiple occasions whilst reporting in Ukraine.
00:00 Intro
00:53 What is an artillery shell?
01:14 How does an artillery shell cause damage?
01:26 Parts of an artillery shell
02:01 The forge
03:30 How is an artillery shell fired?
04:38 Swager
05:10 Furnace
05:40 Hardness testing
06:31 Howitzer artillery in Ukraine
07:10 AS-90 in Ukraine
07:42 British Artillery in Afghanistan
08:08 Jerome under artillery fire
09:44 Finishing stage
10:56 Obdurating band
11:20 Drones vs Artillery in Ukraine
12:10 Shock Blast
12:50 Ammunition running out
13:30 Interview with BAE Director
14:47 Treatment stage
15:55 Painting
16:25 Final inspection
17:00 Finished shell
17:40 Outro
Presented and produced by Jerome Starkey
Directed and Edited by Alfie Neville-Jones
Graphics by Aaron Gardner
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