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F I D O -
Fog Intensive Dispersal Ops or FIDO for short was developed to clear fog for take-off and landing of bombers and air support. FIDO operated by day or night to keep airfields open. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FLENSBURG - THE LAST ROUND UP -
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MANILA - FINAL SCENES -
The re-capture of Manila was not effected without large areas of the city being devastated. Thousands of Filipinos were left homeless, they appeared with pitiful possessions looking for food and shelter. General MacArthur who led the...
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FUNERAL OF DAVID LLOYD GEORGE -
The Welsh statesman is laid to rest in a simple grave beside the Dwyfor river. He was borne to his last resting place of a farm cart, pulled by his favourite horse, followed by his widow and family. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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OVER THE RHINE -
In build up for the crossing of the Rhine, the Navy took a large number of landing craft and ferries to the scene. On the Army front a stream of tanks and vehicles of every kind had been pouring towards the river. Airborne forces using...
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MOSCOW PARADE
The might of the Red Army marched through Red Square in a parade to mark May Day and also victory. Stalin reviewed the parade which was actually held before VE Day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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VICTORY -
V E Day began with Mr Churchill's broadcast officially announcing the end of war in Europe. Londoners took to the streets in celebrations which continued for nearly two days. ® ® Outside Buckingham Palace the crowds chanted 'we want...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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Transport Minister Urges Road Caution
Mr H Morrison initiates Safety First Week, for which £5,000 propaganda prize is offered. ® Sub.1. Blinding at Crossroads. ® Sub.2. Cutting in. ® Sub.3. Inattention while driving. ® Sub.4. Jay-walking. ® Sub.5. Jay-cycling....
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Critical Session Of Parliament Opens
Members reassemble at Westminster to consider National Government's economy proposals. 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 Ambassadors Call On President
TRH The Duke and Duchess of York drive to Elysee Palace on formal visit to M Doumer. 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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Nation's Leaders Send Out Call On Eve Of Assembly of Parliament
Sub.1. Mr Baldwin stresses gravity of country's economic plight. ® Sub.2. Sir Herbert Samuel as acting Liberal leader states party support. ® Sub.3. The Prime Minister makes dramatic plea for courage and united sacrifice. Disclaimer:...
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Europe In Throes Of Conference
Statesmen gather in the great capitals, seeking for means to save Germany from collapse. 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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Government Faced With Grave Crisis
Party leaders visit Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street in last minute effort to reach agreement. ® Sub.1. Events reach their climax in the sudden return of the King. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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Tommy Rose's record ® Wireless Memorial ® De Valera bereaved ® Arab Fantasia ® Blimp to the Rescue ® Milan Carnival
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Home - Mussolini collects rings.
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Prague - Benes succeeds President Masaryk.
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London and Rome - Peace plan drama and ""Ring Day"".
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Olympic Games Open Kondylis Funeral Diplomacy in Paris Bridge Demolishing.
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Lord Masham visits new Civil Flying School at Desford. ® Colonel Applin. ® Sir R Cassells arrives to take over as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. ® Sir P Chetwode the retiring C-in-C leaves.
The Secretary of State for Air inspects the new Civil Flying School at Desford. Colonel Appin, former MP for Enfield, emigrates to South Africa. General Sir Robert Cassells arrives in Bombay to take over the Command in Chief of the...
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Lord de Clifford stands trial by his Peers.
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