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PLAGUE OF FLIES -
The beach at Worthing has been the scene of an absolute plague of flies. A helicopter was used to spray the fore-shore with insecticide. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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NEGUIB'S PILGRIMAGE -
General Neguib, on a pilgrimage to Mecca, was welcomed at Djedda [sic] by Saudi Arabian Princes on behalf of their father. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SHAH RETURNS TO PERSIA
First reports of Dr Mossadeq having won a victory were quickly reversed when, from Tehran came news that the Royalist coup had been successful after all. The Shah returned to Persia by air from the short stay in Rome, after the news of...
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WASHINGTON GREETS EISENHOWER
After a brief holiday, the President-Elect of the United States flew to Washington with his wife. He received a great reception as he drove to the White House for talks with President Truman. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BRITAIN'S LATEST AIR MARVELS
More than ever, the Society of British Aircraft Constructors have reasons to be proud of this year's show at Farnborough. The Duke of Edinburgh was among the early visitors to see Britain's latest marvels of the air. The De Havilland 110...
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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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ROMMEL ON THE RUN -
The Eighth Army has been winning battles from Egypt to Tripolitania and has definitely got Rommel on the run. The garrison broke out of Tobruk and joined up with the relieving forces. Derna was the next capture as the Eighth Army swept...
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LAGOS VACATION
Packing up your things at the end of term is always exciting, but when your people live in Nigeria and ""going home"" involves flying thousands of miles in a BOAC ""Hermes"" - it's more thrilling than ever. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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A Flying Flea 'Hop'.
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BAN THE BOOM
Movietone records the last of the current series of Sonic Boom Tests - and the comments of the public in Trafalgar Square. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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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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AIR FAIR
Biggin Hill holds the annual International Air Fair - A four-day feast of flight, with aerobatics and sky-diving to complete a ""Mini-Farnborough Show"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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ACTION GIRLS
Three girls who don't take life sitting down. Solo Pilot Sheila Scott, aiming to beat Amy Johnson's London - Capetown record. Canadian Student Liz Reid wins a Scholarship to learn about Engineering in Britain. ® Rosemary Brimblecombe...
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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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MAGNIFICENT MEN AND WOMEN
Racing pilot, Sheila Scott lands at Sydney in her single engined Piper Comanche; She's on her way round the world. The longest solo-flight ever made in a single engined aircraft. Norm Francis, a farmer in New South Wales, built his own...
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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...