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PARTNERSHIP IN CENTRAL AFRICA
Northern Rhodesia is one of the territories concerned in Federation - that plan for the development of an area which, in the opinion of its sponsors, is linked with the prospect of a true partnership of races in Central Africa. An...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN - NO SOUND
First pictures of the new advance in the Middle East. The Battle of El Alamein, under the leadership of General Montgomery, men from all parts of Britain and the Dominions fought their way forward. Rommel is now on the retreat in North...
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FLIGHT TO THE FUTURE
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A Flying Flea 'Hop'.
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FARNBOROUGH - 1966 (Eastman Colour)
Movietone's Colour Report from the twenty fifth Farnborough Show, centres around the engine builders whose product powers not only British aircrafts, but those of many overseas countries. Aviation exports are on the way to setting a new...
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WHAT FUTURE FOR GIANTS?
Aircraft production is gradually decreasing. 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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BIRTHPLACE OF THE SPITFIRES
A memorial marking the association between Birmingham and the Royal Air Force is unveiled by Alex Henshaw, formerly chief test pilot at Castle Bromwich RAF Station. The memorial is a replica of the RAF bridge which used to stand above...
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RHODESIA IN THE BALANCE
A round up of Rhodesia and its economy, as it faces the most important decision in its history. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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COLOMBIA - ""BELLY FLOP""
The landing gear of a ""Constellation"", arriving at Bogota, was jammed. So, there was no choice for the captain, it's got to be a belly landing! It was a perfect job, but in contrast to the captain's coolness, there was panic among...
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SYDNEY SHOWTIME
Sydney's Royal Easter Show was in full swing, while Britain was still firmly in the grip of the wintry Spring. A Devon Bull took the title as Grand Champion in the Stock Judging event, and the show jumping was another highlight. And,...
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IT'S A STRANGE WORLD
Our pictures show a class being taught the mysteries of yoga, and pupils' ages range from 4 to 70. Try it yourself, yoga can work wonders! ® A strong believer is Miss Sadie Harrison of Manchester, a very young 68. Thanks largely to...
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EXHIBITION TIME
(Boats) ® This ocean-going Catamaran was one of many craft actually afloat in the harbour at the National Boat Show. Another was the biggest motor cruiser at the Show - a 52-footer, with a telly, a tape-recorder and all the latest...
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PILGRIMAGE
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus are seen on their way to the Ganges festival. They come by bus, aircraft or boat. A six-hour river-steamer trip ends the long journey. Their destination is a place where the Ganges meets the sea. The most...
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In Britain
First snapshot is Isle of Man at inauguration of Sir Montagu Butler as Lieutenant-Governor. ® London: Catholic police parade. ® Lympne: Ten new planes for Egypt. ® Lincoln: Battalion's long overdue return. ® Dover: Royal visitors...
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TO PROBE HEAT BARRIER
In California, a piloted rocket powered Bell X-2, attached to a B50 mother plane, goes up for it's initial test flight. The rocket is designed to probe the heat barrier. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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WEST INDIES HAIL THE PRINCESS
Princess Margaret had her first glimpse of the West Indies during a short stop at Montego Bay in Jamaica. Her Royal Highness proceeded to Trinidad in the Stratocruiser ""Canopus"" which landed at Piarco Airport in brilliant sunshine. The...
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CARRIER INNOVATION
To aid pilots landing on aircraft carriers at night, American Navy ""Batmen"" now have illuminated bats and suits. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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POLITICIANS ABROAD - MR EDEN RETURNS
Mr Eden arrives home after his tour of the Empire which included India, Australia and New Zealand. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PERSIA - THE END?
Among early arrivals at London Airport from Abadan were members of the British hospital staff. A personal view of the situation was given by the Matron, Miss Dorothy Ridge and one of the Sisters. Also home in Britain were members of the...
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RAF'S DAYLIGHT ATTACKS -
The daylight raids by ""Bostons"", ""Mosquitos"" and others, are on targets in the Low Countries and France. They concentrate on factories, airfields, rail junctions and the like. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RUSSIAN TRIUMPH - AND THE PRICE -
Captured German film shows the retreat to the Crimea. They evacuate the Taman peninsular blowing up the railway line as they go. Russian film shows the ""ravine of death"" on the outskirts of Taganrog, where thousands of civilians were...
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THE STATE VISITS STARTS
The Queen and Prince Philip left London Airport at the start of their 10 day State visit to West Germany. Over in Germany troops of the West German army have been busy rehearsing for the big tattoo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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""QUEEN VICTORIA"" ARRIVES BY PLANE
Arriving at London airport, American film star Irene Dunne comes to start work on the first film she will have made in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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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...