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ATOMIC POWER FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSES
A recent visit to the National Laboratory at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, underlined the constructive application of atomic energy and radio-activity. Investigation into peaceful uses of the new power is continuous. Disclaimer: British...
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ROLLING HOME
A compromise between a caravan and a country cottage, this new mobile home has been developed by an English firm which has specialised in making railway carriages for over a hundred years. Made largely of aluminium and cedar wood,...
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WINGS WITH A DIFFERENCE
Introducing Britain's first jet-powered executive aircraft, the De Havilland 125. Powered by 2 rear-mounted Bristol-Siddeley jets, it's designed for the boss who wants to go places with speed and comfort. There's room for him and 7 of...
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FOR THE YOUNG OF ALL AGES
The Boys' and Girls' Exhibition in London's Olympia is up-to-date, there is a scale model of a space capsule. It was the focal point of interest for the youngsters from the moment the show opened. And, of-course, there are helicopters,...
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SAFETY ON ICE
Last Winter we had too much of this sort of thing. Indeed, Britain often suffers just as badly as the Continent, but somehow it always seems to cause us more hold-ups and hazards. But here's a new development in tyres which could...
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CITICAR
A new electric 'Citicar' is demonstrated in the streets of Sebring, Florida. 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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DO IT YOURSELF' EXHIBITION
The 22nd International Handicrafts and DIY Exhibition held at Olympia, where there are many new gadgets to be seen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NEW PLOUGH
A new plough which could revolutionise soil car and cultivation throughout the world. 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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ROYAL TOUR OF THE SOUTH BANK EXHIBITION
The following day the King and Queen, together with members of the Royal Family toured the Exhibition site. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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WEATHER ROBOT
The ""Grasshopper"" a quaint device which will be used as a miniature weather station by the United States Navy. Dropped by parachute, the Grasshopper will play an important part in ""Operation Deep Freeze"" to be held in the Antarctic....
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A MISSILE'S MISTAKE
At the American proving ground, in New Mexico, the Navy puts a new research rocket to a test. 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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TRANSONIC WIND TUNNEL
Through the combined initiative of 14 of our leading aviation companies, a transonic wind tunnel has been built near Bedford, to be used jointly by these companies for their research in high speed aerodynamics. The Duke of Edinburgh...
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THIS SCIENTIFIC AGE
Olympia, in London and the Boys and Girls Exhibition with all the latest ideas in space ships on show. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE QUEEN OPENS TUBE LINK
The last section of the tube linking Heathrow Airport with Central London was opened by HM the Queen. Her Majesty travelled from Hatton Cross to Heathrow Central in the cab of the tube train. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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Barnstorming in the 20s, Charles Lindbergh, aerial stunts.
Clip from a montage of mute rushes for a film about the WW2 competition between Spitfire and Messerschmitt Me109/Bf 109
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Aircraft design, prototypes, building and testing, 1988
Clip from a montage of mute rushes for a film about the WW2 competition between Spitfire and Messerschmitt Me109/Bf 109
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Early flight, aviation pioneers
Montage of mute rushes for a film about the WW2 competition between Spitfire & Messerschmitt Me109/Bf 109
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Early flight attempt
From a montage of mute rushes for a film about the WW2 competition between Spitfire & Messerschmitt Bf 109
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Construction of the R100 airship, 1927
Construction of the R100 airship by the Airship Guarantee Company Ltd.
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Montage of early flight, pioneers and aircraft
Clip from Flight Fighters of the Fifties, a comprehensive compilation film of fighter aircraft built in the 1950s.
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Spitfires and biplanes
Pilots flying Spitfires in South Africa and biplanes in Brooklands, England
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The Schneider Trophy seaplane
Clip from a montage of mute rushes for a film about the WW2 competition between Spitfire and Messerschmitt Me109/Bf 109
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The latest in fire extinguishers for industry and the home. A unique automatic fire escape is also featured. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THERE'S A MESSAGE THERE SOMEWHERE
Pictures show a robot parading through the streets of Berlin. It was radio controlled by its inventor, Korean composer Nam June Paik, and is backed on the cello by American Charlotte Morman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...