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AIR DEFENCE - 15 YEARS OLD - MUTE
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1958
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THE VANGUARD FAILS
A six-inch ""moon"", that was to have been America's first Earth Satellite, and a Vanguard rocket that was to have sent it on its globe-circling career from Cape Canaveral in Florida. A moment or two of high expectation after the firing...
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STATE VISIT TO FRANCE
At Orly Airport the royal ""Viscount"" arrived, bringing the Queen, followed by Prince Philip, to begin her four day State visit and received the warmest of welcomes from President Coty. In the afternoon, the Queen's first public...
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THE VANGUARD
Twenty Vickers Vanguard Propeller turbine aircraft, costing nearly 24 million pounds, have been ordered by Trans-Canada Airlines. This is claimed as the biggest dollar export order placed in Britain at any one time since the end of the...
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND PREPARES
Far away in mid-Pacific, just North of the Equator, Christmas Island is today the centre of attraction for scientists and servicemen, who are busy preparing it as a base for Britain's nuclear tests to be held next year. Disclaimer:...
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GHANA CELEBRATIONS
Excitement in Accra, Capital of the Gold Coast reached its first climax with the preparations for welcoming the Duchess of Kent, who was received at the Airport by the Governor, Sir Charles Arden Clarke and Dr Nkrumah, the Premier. A few...
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VULCANS ON PARADE
A follow up to Farnborough, the Avro Vulcan in service. The Vulcan, the largest delta-wing aircraft in the world is now in squadron service at Waddington in Lincolnshire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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MAN STEALS PLANE
Danger over Des Moines as a stolen aeroplane swooped and lurched over an Iowa town. At the controls a student pilot Roy Sonderquist, took the plane from his instructor at gun point. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE GENEVA CONFERENCE
In Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, delegates of the Eastern and Western countries arrive for the opening sessions of the Asiatic Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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TOWARDS THE VERTICAL
The day of the vertical take-off airliner is one stage nearer with the development of a new jet transport-aircraft, the Hawker Siddeley AW 681. On this model we're being shown how the four engines swivel to give vertical lift for the...
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PILOTS UNDER PRESSURE
The Royal Air Force of Aviation Medicine at Farnborough is the largest laboratory of its kind in Western Europe and the Commonwealth. It's task is to study the effects of flight conditions on air crews; what factors impair their...
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THE QUEEN WITH THE HOME FLEET
Ships of the Home Fleet steamed out to greet ""Britannia"" who brought home the Queen and the Prince from Denmark. As the Fleet closed ""Britannia"" the ships fired a 21 gun salute, certainly a magnificent style for a Royal welcome home....
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REPORT FROM ""DOWN UNDER"" - A GOODWILL VISIT
The US Aircraft Carrier ""Bennington"" bound for Sydney, on a goodwill visit to celebrate Coral Sea Week. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE GOVERNOR RIDES OUT
Riding his horse ""Spider"", the Governor of Cyprus (Sir Hugh Foot) continued his campaign of meeting the people in person. He stopped at many points on his journey from Nicosia to Kyrenia and talked with groups of Cypriots, who gathered...
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US ARMY CHIEF SEES ARMY CO-OPERATION - NO SOUND-
General Marshall with Mr Churchill watches a demonstration of modern tactics. 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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THE PREMIER'S RETURN JOURNEY -
Mr Churchill returned from America in a Flying Boat which landed at Plymouth. On the stage to Bermuda, where he made a stop over, the Premier took a turn at the controls. There was a great crush on Paddington Station when Mrs Churchill...
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PRINCESS AND DUKE IN ITALY
When Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip flew to Rome from Malta, they were received by the British Ambassador and Lady Mallet, with whom they were staying. It is Princess Elizabeth's first visit to Italy. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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US WAR PLANT UNDER WAY - Atomic Shelter
A sign of the times at Forth Worth, Texas: B36 bombers now being produced in large numbers. Believed to be the world's largest military aircraft, the B36 will have an important role to play - should war come. Meanwhile, in Vancouver...
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SYDNEY DISASTERS FOR MCC TOURISTS
Pictures of the second day's play in the Third Test show the last of England's first innings in which Brown made 79, helping to make the total of 290. Soon after the Australians started their innings, Bedser took Morris's wicket for a...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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SCHOOL FOR COURIERS
Europe's newest airline - BEA Airtours - gets under way with a flight to Majorca, and an inclusive-tour holiday concern sends 70 girls on a special course at their School for Couriers in Palma. An appealing preview of your sunshine...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...