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BRITAIN STAGES GREATEST AND LATEST AIR SHOW
At Farnborough, in Hampshire, the Society of British Aircraft Constructors hold the greatest Air Show ever. Many of Britain's newest airliners, jet bombers and fighters were on show. As a climax the Brabazon flew over the airfield at 300...
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THE ""BRABAZON"" TAKES THE AIR
The six million pound Brabazon prepares for its taxiing trials at Filton, near Bristol. Piloted by Bill Pegg it reaches speeds of 75 miles-an-hour. The next day the Brabazon, having taken off with only a run about 500 yards, climbs to an...
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BRABAZON I FOR THE AIR
At Filton, workmen, technicians, draughtsmen of all kinds are engaged in the building of the Brabazon plane and all the other requirements it will need including hangers, specially built runways etc. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HLI IN CYPRUS
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AIR SPEED RECORD
At Bretigny in France, Madame Jacqueline Auriol flew a ""Mystere IV"" in her air-speed record bid. Her new record time is subject to confirmation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PRINCESS ELIZABETH LEAVES FOR MALTA
Princess Elizabeth left Heathrow Airport to join the Duke of Edinburgh in Malta. She was accompanied by Lady Mountbatten whose husband is also serving in the Mediterranean. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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TRANS-ATLANTIC NEWS
BRITISH COLUMBIA FLOODS - Severe flooding, following heavy rains in British Columbia, have almost isolated the town of Squamish and damaged property to the tune of millions of dollars. ® FEATHERWEIGHT BRIDGE - In Quebec Province,...
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TROOPING THE COLOUR
A beautiful summer day for the greatest of military spectacles - Trooping the Colour on Horse Guards Parade. Princess Margaret accompanied the Queen, and, to avoid undue strain, His Majesty drove to the ceremony instead of riding. The...
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THEIR MAJESTIES WELCOME FRENCH VISITORS
Crossing the Channel in the steamer ""Arromanches"", the President of the French Republic and Madame Auriol received a great welcome as they approached Dover. HMS Vanguard fired a salute and RAF Vampires flew over. At Dover they were...
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MONT BLANC AIR DISASTER
Planes naturally played a principle part in the search for the Air-India Constellation ""Malabar Princess"". The air liner, with 48 people on board, was en route from Bombay to London when it crashed near the summit of Mont Blanc....
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BATTLE AIR LIFT SPEED-UP
The American Air Force has been trying out a revolutionary type of air transport; seen at Maryland, the aircraft has a detachable body - at the push of a button, it's separated from the machine and can then be used as a trailer truck....
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MR WU AND PARTY DROP IN
Arriving in a Stratocruiser at London Airport, General Wu and members of the Chinese Communist delegation were on their way home from Lake Success. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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PRESIDENT AND MACARTHUR MEET
The tiny Wake Island, far out in the Pacific and miles from anywhere, was the place where President Truman met General MacArthur - for the first time. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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COMBINED NAVIES IN MOCK BATTLE
Units of the Australian and New Zealand Navies lie at anchor in Akaroa Harbour, Wellington, New Zealand, before taking part in Combined Exercises; New Zealanders act as the enemy in the mock battle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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WOUNDED FROM KOREA
At Lyneham (an RAF station in Wiltshire) the first wounded to be flown back from Korea have arrived, men of the Middlesex and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - also four soldiers wounded in Malaya. Meanwhile, at an airport near...
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""CITY OF LONDON"" NAMED
At the Tower of London, the Lord Mayor names the solent flying boat the ""City of London"". 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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GIANT FLYING BOAT IN POOL OF LONDON
A giant flying boat lands on the Thames and taxies up to the Pool of London, passing under Tower Bridge. It was open to the public for several days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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90,000 SEE AIR PAGEANT STUNTS
At Gatwick, an enormous crowd attended to see acrobatics, aerial display and dare-devil flying. Miss Betty Skelton from America shows her efficiency in flying, doing a double flick roll and flying under a ribbon about twelve feet from...
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MOROCCAN SCENE
The official opening of the great barrage at Bin El Ouidane was a most important event for Morocco, in view of the power to be supplied for the hydro-electric scheme. Meanwhile, a party of women from Morocco were on an escorted visit to...
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LONDON AIRPORT'S NEW LOOK
London Airport, one of the world's largest International Air terminals, is undergoing a reconstruction programme which includes a new passenger and control building, part of a £21,000,000 scheme. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SIR WINSTON HOLIDAY
Sir Winston and Lady Churchill leave for a holiday at Cap d'Ail and were flying to Nice. They flew in a Viscount by special request of Sir Winston. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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OTC SEE RAF AT CLOSE QUARTERS -
Boys at Public Schools leave Tangmere for a day with the RAF at Hornchurch. 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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ADENAUER IN MOSCOW
Moscow Airport laid on a friendly welcome for the West German Chancellor. Mr Molotov and Premier Bulganin were there to greet him. Dr Konrad Adenauer aims to establish diplomatic relations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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NEW CYPRUS COMMAND
Field Marshal Sir John Harding arrives at London Airport with Sir Gerald Templer who succeeds him as chief of the Imperial General Staff. Sir John has relinquished this appointment to take up his new post as Governor of Cyprus....