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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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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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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....
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SERVICES ""AT HOME""
Pictures show the open day of the Royal Artillery at Larkhill. Also the open day of the Fleet Air Arm at Lee-on-Solent. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FOOTBALL LINER AIR CRASH
A few hundred yards from Llandow Airfield (near Cardiff), where it was to have landed, the wrecked Tudor V airliner lies, the tragedy was the worst in the history of civil aviation anywhere in the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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PRINCESS OFF TO MALTA
The fog was so thick at London Airport that there was a delay of over two hours before the Viking flying Princess Elizabeth to Malta, could take off. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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AIR DRILL FROM THE PILOT'S SEAT
When French pilots continued their training at Etampes for the forthcoming Air Meeting at Orly, a newsreel cameraman accompanied one of the pilots on his ""stunt"" flight. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A SON FOR THE SHAH
When Queen Farah married the Shah of Iran last December, rejoicing over the great event was coupled with prayers that the union would be blessed with the birth of a son. Now, 22-year-old Queen Farah has presented the Shah with a son and...
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TWENTY YEARS AFTER
Although it seems like yesterday to some of ""the Few"", it was in fact twenty years ago when they were flying Spitfires and Hurricanes and shooting down the enemy. Many of the men are now civilians, and although the derelict airfields...
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STONES ROLL DOWN UNDER!
Pictures show the Rolling Stones, whilst on tour in Australia. 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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JUNGLE SURVIVAL
The American Air Force is running a jungle survival school, to teach Air Commandos the rudiments of living off the country during jungle operations. They learn which plants can provide food or water. The students are then sent into the...
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A CELEBRATION
It was the 8th anniversary of the revolution which made Egypt a Republic, and President Nasser, in office since 1956, looked on proudly as the celebration parade passed the saluting base. This cavalcade was as much a show of the...