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AVIATION
HELICOPTER BALLET - The latest performance by helicopters is to stage an aerial ballet over an airforce base at Waco, Texas. ® TRIANGLE PLANE - From California come pictures of a new US Air Force jet experimental interceptor. ® LARGEST...
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ROYAL VISIT TO ISLE OF MAN
The Queen visits the Isle of Man for the first time in 17 years, a Bank Holiday was declared. During her visit, the Queen took a tram ride on Douglas' famous horse drawn trams, she spoke to many people and a large number of children....
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THE PRINCE AT THE HELM (in colour)
It's probably the most famous anchorage in the world, and Cowes Week is certainly the most famous festival of yachting. Top-line sailing men like Uffa Fox are always there, of-course. Here, he's taking out Prince Philip's famous Flying...
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CHILEAN PRESIDENT ""CAPTURES"" ANTARCTIC
Signor Gonzales Videla visits part of the British owned South Shetland Islands and rechristens it ""O'Higgins Land"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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HOME TOWN GREETS SMITH BROTHERS
At Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, the Smith brothers, who crossed the Atlantic in their 20 foot yacht ""Nova Espero"", were welcomed by the whole town. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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HOVERCRAFT SERVICE AND COWES REGATTA
The inauguration of the new hovercraft service between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. ® The smell of the sea, the thrill of yachting and the whole excitement of Cowes, captured by Movietonews, in glorious colour and sound....
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SCIENCE AGAINST THE HISTORY BOOKS
In October, 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte was a prisoner on the island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic. He died there on the 5th of May 1821. It was generally agreed that he died of cancer. But scientists at the Atomic Energy Research...
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THE PRINCESS AT CAPRI
Princess Margaret arrives at Hotel Tiberio on the island of Capri. Several shots of her sight-seeing on the island. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ROCKALL ANNEXED
The survey ship HMS ""Vidal"" was the vessel entrusted with the task of taking possession of Rockall. The landing party composed of Royal Naval and Royal Marine personnel. It was carried out, the modern way - by helicopter. Disclaimer:...
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ISLE OF MAN CAR RACE
B Bira won the Manx Cup but the big race, the British Empire Trophy, was won by FR Gerard in an ERA. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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POWER BOATS FULL AHEAD (in colour)
The International Offshore Powerboat Race is an exciting non-stop dash from Cowes to Torquay. Here are just a few of the contestants: ""Tramontana"", a home entry; ""Sea Skiff I""; ""Fairy Huntress"", with test pilot Peter Twiss at the...
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MOTOR-CYCLE SCRAMBLE
Motocross at Braaid Village, Isle of Man. 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 not...
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GIANT HOVERCRAFT
British Rail's SRN4 Hovercraft, named ""Princess Anne"", has been enlarged by another 55ft in the middle section, thus giving a greater capacity for cars on the Cross Channel route. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
Bridgeman Arts
Hawaii, 1952: Three girls hula dance as music plays and people partake in a luau
Hawaii, 1952: Three girls hula dance as music plays and people partake in a luau.
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A Visit to Gibraltar 1964
Shots of the Rock, feeding the Barbary apes, shots of the airport runway, the old harbour, castle, main street shops and a procession on main street.
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Hawaii, 1952: History of how King Kamehameha unified Hawaii during its settlement period as native life was usurped by those of the explorers' cultures
Hawaii, 1952: History of how King Kamehameha unified Hawaii during its settlement period as native life was usurped by those of the explorers' cultures.
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Hawaii, 1952: Replicas of the boats used by Polynesians to travel to the eventual Hawaiian Islands as the history of the colonization of Hawaii is narrated
Hawaii, 1952: Replicas of the boats used by Polynesians to travel to the eventual Hawaiian Islands as the history of the colonization of Hawaii is narrated.
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Hawaii, 1952: A history of the colonization of Hawaii by Asians
Hawaii, 1952: A history of the colonization of Hawaii by Asians.
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Hawaii, 1952: A map showing the location of Hawaii compared to mainland United States
Hawaii, 1952: A map showing the location of Hawaii compared to mainland United States.
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Samoan Damsels
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SPORTING ZEST - INTERNATIONAL CYCLING IN ISLE OF MAN
The TT Cycling race in the Isle of Man was won by Baldassari of France. 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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A WEDDING ON ""PARADISE"" ISLAND
Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific has only 160 inhabitants, therefore a wedding is big local news. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHRISTMAS-TIME IS SUN-TIME SOMEWHERE
Holiday fashions filmed in the sunshine of Bermuda. 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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MARINE INTELLIGENCE
PLUTO RECOVERED - The pipe line which carried oil to the advancing troops in wartime Europe is being recovered for salvage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...