British Movietone
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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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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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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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...
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Clouston and Ricketts Set Records.
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PLANE WITH SINGLE-BLADE PROPELLER.
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London - Capetown in forty five hours.
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SOVIET SPIRIT UNBREAKABLE -
The people of Leningrad display an indestructible spirit in holding out against the Germans. The Soviet partisans harass and kill the enemy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AMERICAN ADDITION TO THE RAF -
The Royal Air Force is reported to be very pleased with the Airacobras - the American fighter. 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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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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CLIMAX OF ROYAL TOUR
The climax of the Royal Tour and the arrival home of the Queen and Prince Philip at London Airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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AMERICA CHOOSES HER NEXT PRESIDENT
Throughout the length and breadth of America, citizens, crowded to the polling booths to indicate their choice for the next President. General and Mrs Eisenhower were soon off to Georgia for a holiday after the Republican victory....
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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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SOVIET POLISH AGREEMENT -
The Polish Prime Minister, General Sikorski, travelled to Moscow for talks which resulted in the signing of the Soviet Polish Pact. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...