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STEP ON THE GAS
With petrol costing around five shillings a gallon, Mr Harold Bates of Brixham in Devon has found a substitute. He has an apparatus in his workshop which produces methane gas from chicken manure. Mr Bates has converted an ex-army desert...
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HOME FROM TOKYO
The 18th Olympic Games came to an end in Tokyo in an impressive night spectacle with none of the formality of the opening day. ® From Tokyo to London Airport where a warm welcome was awaiting the first of the British Athletes to arrive....
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THE WOLVES FOR MOSCOW
At London Airport, the Wolverhampton Wanderers team leave for Moscow. 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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PRESIDENTIAL VISIT
The President of Peru, Dr Prado, arrived at London Airport and was welcomed by Mr Macmillan. An early engagement was a dinner at Number Ten, Downing Street. Later, at Guildhall, the Lord Mayor (Sir Edmund Stockdale) led the City's...
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PRINCE PILOTS HOVERCRAFT
His Royal Highness had flown down to Saunders-Roe at East Cowes for the express purpose of personally handling the Hovercraft. The Prince is reported to have driven it at pretty high speeds during the course of his visit. Disclaimer:...
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PRINCESS MARGARET IN LISBON
When Princess Margaret arrived at the start of her six-day stay in Portugal, her visit aroused such interest, that she could hardly move from plane to car! It was an extraordinary scene for a royal arrival, with everyone crowded round...
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AUSTRALIA - NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL
Mr Menzies, the Prime Minister, led the welcome to Viscount Dunrossil, Australia's new Governor General. The Premier's sister deputised for Dame Pattie, who was overseas. Lord Dunrossil then inspected the Air Force Guard of Honour at...
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MRS SISPERA HOME
Mrs Sispera arrived at London Airport with her three children after nine years in Czechoslovakia, during which time she was imprisoned by the Communists. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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THE PRINCE IN GHANA
Dr Nkrumah, Ghana's Prime Minister, and the Governor General, Lord Listowel, offered the official welcome to Prince Philip when he arrived at Accra Airport. Night fell soon after the arrival, and a great gathering of Chiefs were present...
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KING HUSSEIN AT BIGGIN HILL
During his recent visit to Biggin Hill Royal Air Force Station, King Hussein of Jordan flew in a Vampire Jet Trainer. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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END IN SIGHT
The number of Foot and Mouth outbreaks seems to be falling, but there's no let up in precautions. The curtailment of Race Meetings - the closing of Parklands - the laying of Disinfectant barriers at strategic points - culminate in...
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SKY'S THE LIMIT
Twenty two competitors are competing for the Lockheed International Aerobatic Trophy at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. Winner was Stoklasa of Czechoslovakia, flying a Zlin. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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SCOTTISH AIR DISPLAY
Spitfires were amongst the aircraft taking part in the display at Leuchars Airfield. 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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DANGERMAN'S LAST FLIGHT
Pictures show the tragic end to veteran stuntman Paul Mantz, as his makeshift aircraft plunged to destruction in the Arizona desert, as he and Bobby Rose were doubling for James Stewart and Richard Attenborough in a new picture. Paul...
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KOREA - THE TIDE TURNS?
One of Movietone's cameramen flew with a recent mission carrying supplies to a United Nations battalion surrounded by the enemy. B29's bomb a North Korean war plant at Chinnampo. With the United Nations going over to the offensive,...
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KING OF NEPAL'S FLIGHT
Current news from New Delhi naturally concerns the arrival at Palam Airport of the King of Nepal who has gone into exile in India. As he stepped from the plane he was welcomed by Mr Nehru. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT
Pictures show the ""Miss London Airport Contest"". The winner was Miss Doreen Ebbage, a 20 year old ground hostess with KLM. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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EXPLORERS ON A MAN-MADE ISLAND
In the North Sea ""The Sea Gem"" British Petroleum's first drilling platform is drilling for oil and natural gas. She stands 40 miles east of the Humber and was installed early in June. It is the largest piece of oil field equipment ever...
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MID-AFRICAN AIRPORT OPENED
The opening of the new International one million pound Airport at Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia, was a big event. The ceremony was performed by Lord Pakenham, Britain's Minister of Civil Aviation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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KOREA
AIR BLITZ CHECKS REDS - Air power is beginning to exert its full influence in Korea. With a Superfortress raid goes a cameraman, photographing the plastering of the build-up of Communist forces for the assault on Taegu. It was the most...
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THE ROYAL AIR FORCE DISPLAY
Farnborough was the setting for the first RAF display since 1938. The King, Queen and Princess Margaret watched the aircraft displays. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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DARE-DEVIL 'CHUTE JUMPING'
At El Centro, California the US Naval Auxiliary Air Station puts on a great show. Breath-taking delayed jumps are made for some of the most thrilling motion pictures ever filmed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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SHUTTING OUT THE NOISE
The Ministry of Technology has developed a new kind of apparatus which can close windows, therefore cutting down the sound of aircraft noise to a minimum. A microphone is fixed on a roof, which picks up the sound of aircraft taking off...
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HOVERCRAFT SERVICE AND COWES REGATTA
The inauguration of the new hovercraft service between the Isle of Wight and the mainland. ® The smell of the sea, the thrill of yachting and the whole excitement of Cowes, captured by Movietonews, in glorious colour and sound....