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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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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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EMPIRE YOUTH RALLY AT VANCOUVER -
Sir Robert Clive addresses the Empire Youth meeting in Canada. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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FIRST GEORGE CROSSES -
Amongst the first to receive their George Crosses at Buckingham Palace was Thomas Alderson, leader of a rescue party at Bridlington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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GIB'S NEW GOVERNOR -
Lord Gort takes over as the new Governor of Gibraltar. 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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HMAS SYDNEY BACK HOME AGAIN -
The cruiser arrives back in her home port to a rousing welcome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...
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Royalty At The Funeral of Lord Milford Haven.
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The Princess Royal in Leeds.
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Australian Celebrations continued.
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Egyptian Army Artillery Fire.
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Tommy Atkins
Tommy Atkins new military plans is a bit of all right says Carl Bernard 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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General Gordon honoured.
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The King:
His Majesty reviews ex-servicemen at Hyde Park Parade. 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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TROOPSHIP ABLAZE
Rescue vessels took the passengers and crew of the ""Empire Windrush"" to Algiers, the nearest port on the coast. French authorities provided immediate necessities before the Aircraft Carrier ""Triumph"" took them to Gibraltar. An...
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SOVIET CELEBRATION
This year's parade in Moscow's Red Square was extra special. For it marked the fortieth anniversary of the October Revolution. There was a notable innovation right at the start. Marshal Malinovsky took the place of Marshal Zhukov. The...
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THE RIDDLE OF THE KREMLIN
Recent news from Moscow reminds us of the Churchillian phase that ""Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma."" But if we look back at Russian history, it may help us to guess the riddle of the Kremlin today. Disclaimer:...
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HALES TROPHY -
The Blue Riband of the Atlantic Trophy, originally the idea of the late Mr Harold Hales, MP, was accepted by General Franklin on behalf of the ""United States"" liner. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN
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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THE YANKS ARE HERE -
Some of the first American troops to arrive in Britain land in Northern Ireland. 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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RED SQUARE PARADE -
In spite of the war the 24th Anniversary of the Russian Revolution was marked with a big parade in Red Square. Stalin was present with other Soviet leaders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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VAAGSO RAID -
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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The Sandys Affair -
Political storm about official secrets. 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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Spanish Insurgent Troops Occupy Castellon
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COME TO THE COOKHOUSE
First thing you learn in the Army is the importance of the cookhouse: hence this Field Cookery contest for 16 Parachute Brigade Group. An Army marches on its stomach, you know! Sergeant Scott led the winning team. Disclaimer: British...