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MEDALS FOR HEROIC ""URSULA"" MEN -
The Duke of Kent presents medals to seven members of the submarine ""Ursula's"" crew. 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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HMS
The submarine HMS Thrasher returns home from many months on patrol. 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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RUSSIA - THE GOOD WORK CONTINUES -
The Soviet Army continues to push to German back, with successes not only north-west of Moscow but south in the Caucasus. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SYDNEY HARBOUR IN FRONT LINE -
The attack on Sydney Harbour by Japanese submarines last May was a complete flop. 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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ALLIES APPLY SQUEEZE TO FALAISE GAP - VS artillery being fired, troops running behind tank, tanks in woodland, armoured vehicles moving through woodland, troops walking past mines, CUs of signs in Ger
United Kingdom and Canadian troops had been battering the ""hinge"" and now the Canadians push down the road to Falaise. The southern arm was being rapidly placed in position by the Americans' wide out-flanking sweep. Disclaimer: British...
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LAST OF U-BOAT HIDE-OUT -
The last attack on the submarine pens at Brest scored a number of direct hits with twelve thousand pounders as photographic evidence confirmed. Brest itself suffered very heavy attacks the end result being the surrender of 35,000...
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RAISED US SUBMARINE
The story of the ""Squalus"" is told by President Roosevelt himself. 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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THE CREW OF U-93 -
The thirty-six crew members of the German U-Boat were picked up by the British destroyer which sunk their sink. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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PREMIERE'S SUBMARINE DIVE
When Mr Attlee visited Portsmouth Dockyard he embarked on the submarine 'Acheron', one of Britain's latest submarines, which took him some 15 miles before diving to a depth of 50 feet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE QUEEN TOURS PAKISTAN
Karachi is the principle seaport of West Pakistan, and it was here that the Queen went aboard a minesweeper to review ships of the Navy. Pakistan retains a lot of Royal Naval influence, in her ships as well as her tradition. ® A number...
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DOWN UNDER NEWS
Ups and Downs in Australia - A dog that enjoys roof climbing - Girls who enjoy skin-diving to feed the sharks at Sydney's Marineland, and a new submarine for the Australian Navy - built in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HOME MADE SUB
At West Bay, near Bridport in Dorset, Garage owner Mr Douglas Price conducts first sea trials of his submarine which he may sail across the Atlantic. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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WATER WORLD
France launches her first Nuclear Submarine. In Australia, a new light weight sailcloth contributes to the challenge for the America's Cup. At Staines, on the Thames, a new British Mooring device attracts the interest of pleasure...
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ROYAL VISIT TO PORTSMOUTH
The Queen, accompanied by Prince Philip, arrived to perform the opening ceremony of the new Guildhall, risen from the ruins of 1941. After the keys of the Fortress were duly presented to Her Majesty, she then made a speech. A visit to...
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HMS DREADNOUGHT
At Barrow in Furness, the Royal Navy's first nuclear powered submarine was launched by Her Majesty, who was accompanied by Sir Charles Dunphie (of Vickers Armstrong) and Prince Philip. The submarine's first Captain, Commander Samborne,...
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THE MEMORY OF GREATNESS
Movietone tribute for Remembrance 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 not represent...
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NAVAL EXERCISE IN ARCTIC WATERS
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THE KINGS SEES NEW FLEET WEAPONS -
His Majesty visits the Home Fleet and as Admiral of the Fleet presided over the daily conference. He also made an inspection of the Fleet Air Arm and inspected the midget submarines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SUBMARINE CREW ON SKIS -
A British submarine crew, in port after a three week patrol, enjoyed some skiing in the mountains of the Lebanon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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AUSTRALIA'S FREAK WEATHER
Due to a cyclone off the South coast of Australia the weather has taken many strange forms, snow worse than any in living memory and gales up to 80 mph have swept the coast. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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CRUISING BENEATH THE ICE
""Valiant"", the first all British nuclear submarine and built by Vickers Armstrong, is designed for voyages up to 3 months under water. With her special equipment, she'll also be able to cruise beneath the ice fields. Our pictures show...
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U-BOATS AGAIN
The West German Navy's first submarine, until last year, this submarine was a wreck at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. According to the Germans, U-Boat 2365 had been scuttled at the end of the war. But the Royal Air Force claim to have...
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UNDER WATER VISITORS
Have fish returned to the heart of London? Is the Thames really becoming cleaner? The GLC invites anglers to try their luck between Wandsworth and Blackfriars Bridges. But the only fish in evidence are Tin Fish - three submarines, coming...
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ROCKETS & STARS
A Space research satellite launched from French Guiana and a step forward for the French nuclear programme as the latest sea-to-ground ballistic missile successfully completes test launchings before being installed in the country's...