British Movietone
Parachute Leap In High Wind Leads To Broken Limb
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SAAF GUARDS AND PATROLS COASTLINE -
The South African Air Force has been maintaining a constant patrol along the coast and out to sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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MOSCOW MEETING
That historic meeting at the height of the Nazi onslaught symbolises the determination of the Allies to win through this crucial phase of the war and to fight on together in complete solidarity of plan and purpose. ® Mr Churchill and Mr...
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HAZARDS OF CONVOY -
The convoy from Gibraltar to Malta meets many hazards on it's Mediterranean route. The convoy is escorted by two aircraft carriers HMS Eagle and HMS Argus. The main attacks on the convoy made over a period of three days were often a...
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Two Important Croydon Flights
Firstly Sir Robert Cohen flies out to inaugurate the new Iraq pipe line. The second departure is that of the Duke and Duchess of Kent for Paris. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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Chesapeake Bay - Biggest US seaplane.
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Over England - RAF raid on London.
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Amy Johnson Takes Name of Mollison
Two aerial pioneers are married at St. George's, Hanover Square, and hold a gay little reception. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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ICELAND - A FRUITFUL OUTPOST -
American reinforcements continue to arrive in Iceland. The natural hot water springs heat greenhouses which enable them to grow bananas on the island. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE SPIRIT OF THE SOVIET -
Leningrad in the north of the Soviet has withstood a long siege by the army of von Leeb. The munitions factories worked like Trojans to keep up the supply of weapons. The Soviet Baltic Fleet has been constantly in action against the...
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MUNITION FACTORIES GO UNDERGROUND -
Concealed factories are being built under British countryside. The factories are virtually bomb proof, well lit and air-conditioned throughout. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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DUTCH AIRMEN GUARD EAST INDIES -
The Royal Netherlands Air Force has fought with tenacity in the Far East. 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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FREE FRENCH AIRMEN BOMB ROMMEL'S SUPPLY -
Free French airmen bomb Rommel's supply lines to Libya. 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...
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SYRIA OCCUPIED -
One of the clauses in the convention that ended hostilities in Syria was that Vichy forces should retire to selected areas. The exchange of prisoners also formed part and mostly Australians were handed over. Australian Units were among...
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WAR SPREADS TO RUSSIA -
Despite the Peace Pact signed by Ribbentrop Russia and Germany are at war. 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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RAF CHIEF INSPECTS LATEST US AIRCRAFT -
Sir Charles Portal sees three American aircraft, the 'Havoc', the 'Tomahawk' and the B17 'Flying Fortress'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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KING PETER REACHES ENGLAND -
The King of Yugoslavia arrives in England to be reunited with his mother Queen Marie. The royal pair talk exclusively to Movietone. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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TRAILER: RECRUITMENT FOR INDUSTRY
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TRANSPORT PILOTS POOL STATION -
The Ferry pilots, many of them women, fly aircraft from the manufacturers to the Royal Air Force. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CEASE FIRE IN SYRIA -
A British column reaches the ancient ruins of Palmyra, they enter in search of snipers. The towns and cities of Syria are once more occupied by the Allies. At the Sydney Smith Barracks, Acre British, Australian and Free French officers...
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THE CONQUEST OF ERITREA -
The British advance into Eritrea on the road to Keren. 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...
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NAZIS PAY PRICE FOR LONDON BLITZ -
The Houses of Parliament were one of the casualties in London's May 10th Blitz. Westminster Abbey also suffered in the conflagration. The RAF did magnificent work in destroying at least thirty-nine Nazi bombers. Disclaimer: British...
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HOW TO DEAL WITH PARACHUTE TROOPS -
The United Army is learning the lessons of the war in Europe, anti-paratroop practice now being a routine exercise. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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New Air France Super Liner.
New Air Liner - Maryse Bastie christens the new French air liner and flies in it to Croydon. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...