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STATE VISIT OF THE KING OF AFGHANISTAN - MUTE COLOUR - COLOUR VERY GOOD
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EYES ON THE WORLD
The world through the camera's eye. Some of the exhibits at the Photo Fair in Cologne. All over the world Movietone's camera's have recorded moments like these. Events that made history - or became part of it. Among the most dramatic...
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THE BLACK KNIGHT
Here it is - the Black Knight ballistic rocket, thrusting its lance right into space, hundreds of miles up in the silent solitudes among the satellites. One purpose is to study re-entry from outer space. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MOROCCO HAILS THE SULTAN
Rabat, the Moroccan capital was overjoyed at the restoration of Sultan, Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef. After two years of exile the Sultan returns to his country. Crowds estimated at about a quarter of a million had collected along the route...
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BALE OUT
Using a dummy called Charlie, the Martin-Baker Ejection Seat is demonstrated. Designed for use in high speed jet fighters, it was tested successfully from only 100 feet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A DOG'S LIFE
At Graz, in Austria, police dog ""Lux"" makes his first parachute jump. The purpose of training the dog is to help in the search of victims of Alpine accidents. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FAMOUS AIRPORT TO GO?
Croydon Airport is in the process of closing down. The Flying Clubs are moving to Biggin Hill, though some independent airlines are likely to operate here for some time longer. Rather a sad occasion. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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THE COMET IV FLIES
The new 'Comet IV', with de Havilland's chief test pilot, Group Captain John Cunningham, made its first flight, from Hatfield. This jet airliner is twice as powerful as the first Comet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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MARILYN ARRIVES
The American film star arrived with her husband at London Airport, and was greeted by Sir Laurence and Lady Olivier. Later she faced the cameras again at a London Hotel. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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WATER SPEED NEWS
Making an attempt on his own water speed record of 76 miles an hour, Christoph von Mayenburg, set up a new world record of 82 miles an hour. The boat which he built himself, is fitted with a Jaguar engine. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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HEAVY BOMBER LIGHTENED
America's famous 'plane ""B36"" has been made lighter by five tons. Now they could even deliver a H Bomb! Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HARVEST FROM A WILDERNESS
Thanks to the great ""Ord River Project"" the rugged dry wasteland beneath the Kymberley Mountains of Westland Australia is fast becoming irrigated and fertile. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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FIRE-POWER OF THE FORCES
At Larkhill, on Salisbury Plain, the quiet of a Summer's afternoon was shattered by a joint Services demonstration. Highlight of it was a para-drop. The demonstration was a convincing display of Britain's ability to fend for herself in...
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THE CABINET CRISIS
Mr Peter Thorneycroft resigns his office as Chancellor of the Exchequer after a disagreement in the Cabinet over pruning the estimates for the coming year. His place is taken by Mr Amory, formerly Minister of Agriculture. A BOAC...
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PERSIAN OIL
Two members of the delegation going out to Persia for talks on the oil crisis, Mr Jackson, Deputy Chairman of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company, and Mr Elkinton, leave from London Airport in quest of a fair deal. Disclaimer: British...
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MOVIETONE JOINS IN AEROBATIC DISPLAY
At Horsham St. Faith, Norfolk, Meteors rehearse for this year's RAF display at Farnborough, and a Movietone cameraman flies with them to film from the pilot's point of view. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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EISENHOWER IN BRITAIN
General Eisenhower's visit to Britain was a very busy one right from the moment when he was met by Mr Shinwell and the American Ambassador at Northolt. He had consultations with defence chiefs and later Field Marshal Montgomery called on...
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MINI-ROYAL TOUR
As Chairman of the Welsh Committee of the Countryside, Prince Charles blazes the Nature Walk trail, and gives a rousing call for action to ensure the preservation of the unspoilt magnificence of so much of the Principality. (B&W) ®...
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VESUVIUS
It's four thousand feet to the top of Mount Vesuvius but there's no need to get into a lava about it. Coaches and cable cars take tourists to the rim of the crater from Naples. The volcano's not considered dangerous now, but in 1944 it...
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EISENHOWER LOSES NO TIME
After visiting President Auriol at the Elysee in Paris, General Eisenhower paid a visit to Western Union HQ at Fontainebleau. Later, he made a flying visit to Brussels to make personal contact with Belgian leaders of the moment....
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PRIME MINISTER HEATH IN INDIA
The Prime Minister, Mr Edward Heath, arrives in New Delhi for a three day visit on his way to the vital Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Singapore. India's Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi, meets him at the airport before...
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LUNARNAUTS
Continuing their whistle stop tour, the Apollo Eleven Astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins face a hectic itinerary in Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORTS REVIEW OF 1970 - SPECIAL PRESENTATION
The sporting highlights of 1970 brought into focus in this special compilation full of spectacle, thrills and action. From the Grand National to the FA Cup Final (and its subsequent replay); from Custard Pie Throwing to Stock Car Racing;...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS - REVIEW 70 -
All the highlights of the year in a special King Size release heralding the splendid seventies. ® Twelve months in as many minutes - An Action Package, recording the dramas, the tragedies, the achievements of 1970. Disclaimer: British...