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HAROLD HOLT
""Missing, presumed drowned"", that was the cryptic newsflash announcing the tragic death of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt. ® We recall his short term in office as Premier, which lasted less than two years. Disclaimer: British...
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Top Gear for Getaway Males.
A sunshine flight to Morocco to see the latest ideas in Men's leisure wear fashions. Against the exotic background of Tangier and Rabat - the styles many of you will be wearing this summer. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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RAF ALL OUT BLITZ -
The RAF continues to fly thousands of sorties over Europe bombing military objectives, communications and coastal sites. Industry too is being blasted day and night. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ORSOGNA BLITZED -
The Allies are holding air supremacy on the Italian front, although the Luftwaffe has not been totally crushed as the battle over Orsogna proved. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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CANTERBURY BOMB DAMAGE - NO SOUND
The Cathedral and near by houses suffered in the latest bombing raid on Canterbury. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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MALTA COMMISSION
Led by Lord Kilmuir (the Lord Chancellor) the Parliamentary Commission were greeted by the Governor, Sir Robert Laycock. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE KABAKA
London Airport and the Kabaka flies home, he has been in temporary exile for nearly two years. 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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AVIATION - THE COMET III
After the recent grounding of the service Comets, the Comet III prototype flew for 90 minutes on its maiden flight at Hatfield. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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ROCKALL ANNEXED
The survey ship HMS ""Vidal"" was the vessel entrusted with the task of taking possession of Rockall. The landing party composed of Royal Naval and Royal Marine personnel. It was carried out, the modern way - by helicopter. Disclaimer:...
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USSR - LATEST MOVE
Herr Grotewohl (the East German Premier) arrived in Moscow with his delegation. This visit followed swiftly on the recent visit of the West German Chancellor (Dr Adenauer). Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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NEW ZEALAND AIR SHOW
Wellington, New Zealand, has a fine new airport, and its official opening was performed by the Governor General, Lord Cobham. The ceremony was followed by a flying display by jet aircraft, a ""Comet"" being one of the highlights. Royal...
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""SPITFIRE"" AND PLENTY OF THEM
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Lindberghs Depart On Mystery Flight
Famous Atlantic pilot and wife leave Southampton for Ireland, with final destination secret. 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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SHE FLIES THROUGH THE AIR
Madame Andree Jan, from Paris, recently came over to entertain people at London's Festival Gardens. At the top of a 40 foot pylon, she had a rendezvous with a helicopter, before performing a trapeze act. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MOON ROCKET
If pictures of Russian launchings are not released, one can be certain that the firing of their latest sensation, the ""Moon Rocket"", was no less dramatic than this giant American rocket, prepared to be launched. As in America, so in...
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ZERO ""G""
Our pictures show student pilots at America's Aerospace Research School where Zero G is achieved in a C135 flying classroom which simulates conditions in a space craft. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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THE FALCON
The ""Falcon"", an air-to-air missile that never misses, was recently demonstrated in the United States. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SANCTUARY - FROM MAN
One of the most majestic animals that ever walked the earth the wild American buffalo - the Bison. Seventy years ago, they were in danger of extinction. Today they're flourishing in national parks like this one in Canada's North West...
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BRITAIN JOINS IN GREAT JULY 14TH REVIEW -
The Festival of the Entente is marked by British and French forces, as part of the Bastille Day Celebrations. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE HAGUE
Lincoln Bombers recently dropped daffodils and leaflets over the Hague to commemorate the famous ""food drop"" in 1945 to starving Holland. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE PRINCESS IN SYDNEY
Princess Alexandra received the warmest of welcomes in Sydney. ""Red Cross Children"" offered their reception at the airport, and soon afterwards, Her Royal Highness was signing the visitor's book at Sydney Town Hall. Next day, the...
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THE FLYING MATTRESS
The Flying Mattress though its official name is M1 Utility after its designer Marcelle Lobelle. The whole affair only weighing five hundredweight. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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First snapshot is Prince of Wales at Birmingham during visit to British Industries Fair.
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PRINCESS MARGARET HOME AGAIN
Princess Margaret arrived at the Bahamas in the ""Britannia"", and she was greeted by Lord Ranfurly, the Governor. Her Royal Highness visited Nassau before her return to Britain in the Stratocruiser ""Canopus"". At London Airport, the...