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BOULOGNE IS FREED -
Heavy artillery firing from the Dover area bombarded the French channel ports. It was Canadian troops which captured Boulogne for the Allies, thus freeing another port for the movement of reinforcements and supplies. Disclaimer: British...
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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE ROAD TO MANDALAY -
The campaign in Burma has been gaining impetus with the capture of important centres like Kalewa and Shwebo. The conditions for the troops are difficult, the climate is very exhausting and they have to move heavy equipment for miles over...
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TO ENTERTAIN THE TROOPS - SOUND
Gracie Fields has arrived from America for a two month visit to entertain the troops. Also here from the States is Bob Hope who gave a concert for Allied serviceman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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Hail and Farewell at Gateway of India
Sub.1. Every five years Bombay greets a new Viceroy and speeds his predecessor. By historic etiquette, the two representatives of the King-Emperor never meet on Indian soil. ® British Movietone News, with its unrivalled Empire coverage,...
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Busmen Prospect Route From Air
London omnibus drivers board plane at Croydon to obtain new slant on city's thoroughfares. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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Billiards Champions At Thurston's
Newman (England) and Lindrum (Australia) meet in final of Empire Cup Tournament. 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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Chelsea Arts Ball Midnight Gala
Four thousand revellers filled the Albert Hall for world's biggest carnival. 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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BANK HOLIDAY SPORTS
LORD'S - A record crowd attended Lord's for the fourth Victory Test between England and Australia. The weather was not kind but it didn't stop everyone enjoying themselves and the Aussies getting off to a good start making 273 for five....
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LONDON WELCOMES HER NEW CITIZEN
The Allied Commander, General Eisenhower, is given the Freedom of the City of London. Mr and Mrs Churchill greeted him on his arrival at the Guildhall for the ceremony. From the Guildhall General Eisenhower went to the Mansion House and...
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DANTE'S DERBY
The roads to Newmarket were crowded with cars, some not having been used for the duration didn't quite make their destination. The King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth were there to see the race which was won by the favourite 'Dante'....
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ATROCITIES - THE EVIDENCE -
A British delegation of ten members of Parliament, including Mrs Mavis Tate, saw the indescribable horrors of Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Clare Booth Luce, American Congresswoman, describes what she has seen in the Camps. Typhus and...
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BRISTOL FREEDOM FOR PREMIER -
Mr Churchill received the Freedom of Bristol amid joyous scenes. Later as chancellor of the University he handed honorary degrees to Mr Bevin and Mr Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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TRAILER: 'PANDORA'S BOXES' - SALVAGE
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THE LABOUR LANDSLIDE
Three weeks ago votes were recorded in the General Election and at that time nobody would have predicted a working majority for the Labour Party. The vote of the Services still overseas seems to have favoured them, giving the result of a...
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SECOND SUBALTERN PRINCESS ELIZABETH -
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Princess Elizabeth has joined the ATS and has been on a three week course of...
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THE U-BOATS COME IN -
German submarines have been surrendering and are being brought into ports around the country. Once in port they are striped of their armaments. A U-boat which had surrendered off Weymouth was brought up the Thames to the heart of London....
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P.IPE - L.INE - U.NDER - T.HE - O.CEAN
""Operation Pluto"" is another of those ""top secrets"" which can only now be revealed. The pipe line was laid under the Channel to carry petroleum to the Allied Forces landing on D-Day and to keep the supply going for the drive across...
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LLOYD GEORGE -
Statesman and former Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, has passed away. War Minister in 1914-1918, during this war he devoted himself to his farm and a role in helping increase food production. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Oxford Expedition Home from Arctic.
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Farming:
Hearty Hop Harvest provides work for all and sundry says Barry Barnes. 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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Pickwick Centenary
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Fish:
What draws Scottish Anglers to Festival at Brighton? asks Barry Barnes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...