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CHIEF SCOUT BURIED IN KENYA -
Lord Baden Powell was laid to rest near his home at Nyeri in Kenya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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FIRST INDIAN OFFICER IS AWARDED VC -
Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat wins the VC for his bravery whilst clearing enemy mines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CHILDREN'S DAY IN TURKEY -
The young people of Ankara celebrate Children's Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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ACCESSION SERVICE FOR KING PETER -
A service is held in the Greek Cathedral, London to mark the accession of King Peter of Yugoslavia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES (FIRST PICTURES) -
Japanese aircraft raid Manila, the capital of the Philippines. General MacArthur, the American Commander, eventually moved his army into the Bataan peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RED ARMY'S 24TH BIRTHDAY -
Many Londoners attended the Red Army Anniversary Meeting. The Meeting was addresses by Mr Frank Owen, Editor of the Evening Standard, Lt John Dugdale, Labour MP for West Bromwich, and General Gough. The Soviet representative was Rear...
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LORD LOUIS GETS NEW APPOINTMENT -
Lord Louis Mountbatten has been appointed Chief of Combined Operations, with the acting rank of Vice-Admiral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHIEF CONSTABLE KNIGHTED -
The Chief Constable of Glasgow visits Buckingham Palace to receive a Knighthood. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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KING AND QUEEN SEE SERVICES CUP FINAL -
Their Majesties attend the Inter-Allied Services Cup Final at Stamford Bridge. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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MORE HEROES DECORATED -
At a recent Investiture at Buckingham Palace Mr William Jamieson received the George Cross. Pilot Officer Keith the Polar Medal and Squadron-Leader Nettleton his VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE SIGNAL IS SAVE WARSHIPS UNLIMITED -
Britain needs to replace the warships lost at sea since the start of conflict, among them the great names of ""Exeter"", ""Hood"", ""Ark Royal"" and the ""Prince of Wales"". The procession in the City of London to mark Navy Week was a...
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AN HISTORIC MEETING BETWEEN ... - PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND WINSTON CHURCHILL
Impressive scenes as President and Premier confer aboard ships in mid-Atlantic. Mr Churchill travelled onboard one of our newest battleships the ""Prince of Wales"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SCOTTISH PORTS VISIT ENDS ROYAL TOUR -
The Royal tour of Scotland ends with a visit to Dundee and Aberdeen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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RAF AIR ACE'S SON CHRISTENED WINSTON -
The son of Wing-Commander Malan is christened Jonathan Winston Fraser. The Premier was his godfather, but his brother Major John Churchill stood proxy at the ceremony. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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GIB. BARS THE WAY AGAINST AXIS -
The Ceremony of the Keys takes place monthly on the Rock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy...
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SALUTE TO RUSSIA -
Britain marks the first anniversary of Russia's entry into the war with events all over the country. In London there was a miniature ""Aldershot Tattoo"" and Sir Stafford Cripps addressed the assembly. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HALF A SHIP LAUNCHED -
In Britain half a tanker is launched, it will replace the forward part of a tanker which had struck a mine. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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RAF OFFENSIVE -
Squadron Leader Nettleton, leader of the Augsburg Raid, talks of the Raid and the Lancaster Bombers which were used. It was a daring daylight raid and resulted in a number of awards. Squadron Leader Nettleton received the VC, Flt Lt...
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AMERICAN AMBULANCES 2ND ANNIVERSARY PARADE -
The girls who drive the American donated ambulances are all unpaid volunteers. On their 2nd Anniversary Mr Winant and Mr Ernest Brown view a parade in Hyde Park. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MASS VICTORY LAUNCHINGS -
America recently created a record by launching fourteen merchant ships on one day. One ""Liberty Fleet Day"" ships were launched in Massachusetts, Los Angeles and other ports across the country. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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DR TEMPLE ENTHRONED AT CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL -
Dr William Temple is enthroned as the ninety-sixth Archbishop of Canterbury. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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KENYA PARLIAMENT -
Delegates from many parts of Kenya were present for the opening of the New Parliament buildings in Nairobi - one distinguished guest was the Sultan of Zanzibar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HER MAJESTY OPEN PARLIAMENT
A glimpse of royal pageantry, as the Sovereign (accompanied by Prince Philip) drove in State to open a new session of Parliament. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...