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THEY MEET AND AGREE IN MOSCOW -
Mr Cordell Hull of America and Mr Eden travel to Moscow for a conference to be greeted by Mr Molotov. After ten days of talks the signing of the Agreement takes place. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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PARACHUTED DOGS IN ARCTIC RESCUE
As part of their training for Arctic rescues Huskies are parachuted onto the frozen wastes. 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 - LIFE BOAT FROM THE AIR
Tests off Long Island of a lifeboat dropped by parachute. 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...
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THE ""VIKING""
The Vickers ""Viking"", a medium-sized air liner, is inspected by Lord Winster, Minister for Civil Aviation. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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METEOR SPEED TESTS
The ""Meteor"" is being well prepared for the forthcoming attempt on the World Air Speed Record. The course will be flown low over the sea at Herne Bay, Kent and the timing and still cameras are being tested for the event. Disclaimer:...
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V2 SECRETS
British investigators in Germany have been finding out the secrets of the V2 rockets. Several of them have been fired from Cuxhaven out over the North Sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EXPERTS PRAISE FOR THE ""VAMPIRE""
The ""Vampire"" recently became the first jet-propelled plane to land on a carrier at sea. The famous American airman and designer, Major Seversky, was invited to take the Vampire up and try her out. He was delighted with the aircraft's...
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BOULOGNE IS FREED -
Heavy artillery firing from the Dover area bombarded the French channel ports. It was Canadian troops which captured Boulogne for the Allies, thus freeing another port for the movement of reinforcements and supplies. Disclaimer: British...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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THE ROAD TO MANDALAY -
The campaign in Burma has been gaining impetus with the capture of important centres like Kalewa and Shwebo. The conditions for the troops are difficult, the climate is very exhausting and they have to move heavy equipment for miles over...
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RAF GOODWILL PATH-FINDERS RETURN HOME
Bomber Command Squadron 34 return from their goodwill visit to America and Group Captain Collard gives us his impressions of the mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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JET SPEED ATTEMPT
The Meteor has again broken the Air Speed Record piloted by Group Captain Donaldson. 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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Busmen Prospect Route From Air
London omnibus drivers board plane at Croydon to obtain new slant on city's thoroughfares. 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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Hover While Over Death Valley
American plane dips into dreaded area and soars again to fly over summit of Mount Whitney. 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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Plane Deliberately Crashed At Sea
New invention to keep aircraft afloat in case of forced landing, is tested at Felixstowe. 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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Chelsea Arts Ball Midnight Gala
Four thousand revellers filled the Albert Hall for world's biggest carnival. 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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US JET-PROPELLED MISSILE
Over California, the American are testing a jet-propelled missile, and directed by radar from the plane. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CASSINO MONASTERY REMEMBRANCE TREE PLANTED
Mr James Dunn, US Ambassador, plants an olive tree in the ruins of the above. The Monastery was heavily bombed in 1944. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PARACHUTE BRAKE FOR JET BOMBER
At Moses Lake, Washington, a parachute is used as brake on a new jet bomber. 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 CELEBRATES - WITH METEORS
The 30th birthday of the Royal Air Force was marked at Horsham St. Faith by a display of Meteors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WEATHER BEATS AIR RECORD ATTEMPT
Squadron Leader Bill Waterton had to abandon his attempt on the Air Speed Record owing to bad weather. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...