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AUSTRALIA - Nine storehouses destroyed in Sydney's worst ever fire. ® ISRAEL - The armed forces hold a Parachute Jumping Contest - dropping into Lake Tiberias where Commando rescue boats have their wo
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HELICOPTER RESCUE
A French police mountain rescue team on a realistic life-saving exercise. After a helicopter drop, its left to a tracker dog and expert skiers to locate the victim. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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TUNISIA
Steeped in history, but emerging as a new, vital Nation since Independence from France - Tunisia. With political stability and a balanced economy under President Bourguiba, Tunisia is emerging as one of the most go-ahead African Nations....
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MEDITERRANEAN SUN FOR THAT
More of us find we have more time and more money to afford a Winter of Springtime Week away. Movietone takes a look at the ""Out of Season Package"" - the all-in holiday deal that can give you a week of Mediterranean sun, in North Africa...
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MUNICH OCTOBERFEST
For sixteen days in early autumn, the beer barrels of Bavaria burst upon a thirsty world. Munich's fantastic Octoberfest is generally recognised as the greatest Folk Festival in the world - and also one of the biggest booze-ups! But...
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TEXTILE TOUR
A British businessman gets VIP treatment on a buying trip to Helsinki. Textile and clothing are Finland's fourth largest industry and form a major part of her £160 million annual exports to Britain. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ATHLETES FOR MUNICH
Leaving Heathrow bound for Munich, members of the British team. Movietone will be showing the highlights in future editions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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MISS LONDON AIRPORTS
Air Hostesses and Ground Hostesses, compete for the title of London Airports 1973. ® Miss BOAC wins. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MAN POWERED FLIGHT
At the RAF station Benson, 'Jupiter' a man-powered aircraft 'piloted' by Flt Lt John Potter - but not for long - and no bones broken. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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BIRD MAN
30 year old Billy Bonney from Canada, known as the 'bird man of the French Alps'. Flies through the air, with arms strapped to a large kite. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MODEL AIRCRAFT
Radio controlled scale model aircraft at a French competition entitled 'The Stork's Big Circus'. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PRINCE BERNHARD OPENS HILTON HOTEL
Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands opens Holland's third new Hilton Hotel, in Amsterdam, which will cater for the ever increasing flight passengers at the airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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NEW FRENCH AIRPORT
Outside Paris the new French Airport is being constructed. It will be completed in 1974. 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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PEARCE COMMISSION IN RHODESIA
The Commission will test opinion of both black and white, concerning the Rhodesian settlement - the survey will take 8 weeks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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GEOFFREY JACKSON HOME
Returning from captivity in Uruguay - British diplomat Geoff Jackson. 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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OLYMPIC MEMORIAL
For a time the Munich Games were suspended because of the brutal murder of eight Israeli athletes by Arab terrorists from the Black September organisation, who had demanded from the West German government the release of 200 Arab...
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SHORE TRAINING FOR CARRIER PILOTS
Young Carrier Pilots of the Royal Australian Navy in training on the deadly Skyhawks, the Navy's newest hunters, but they are land based to start with. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FRENCH AIR DEFENCE
French Naval Air Power shows it's teeth. Aircraft take-off from an aircraft carrier, fly low over the sea and land to avoid radar detection - then destroy the enemy target at sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SHEILA SCOTT ARRIVES HOME
Lone flier Sheila Scott, home after her record breaking voyage around the world. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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HOVERCRAFT RALLY
This is an endurance race held at Weymouth for Hovercraft, 10 craft were entered for this event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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OIL DELEGATES RETURN
The Anglo Iranian Oil delegates return after an unsatisfactory meeting. 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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JET FLYING BOAT VISITS FESTIVAL
Arriving at dawn from Cowes, the 'Saunders Roe AI"" came down on the Thames in Woolwich Reach. She's believed to be the only jet flying-boat in the world and is the first jet aircraft to alight on London river. Disclaimer: British...
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Japs Throw A Party For The Lindberghs
America's flying idol and his wife attract a lot of attention on arrival at airport of Tokyo. 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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PRINCESS ON WORLD TOUR
Hong Kong, celebrating its Golden Jubilee, was all set for Princess Alexandra's visit. At Kai Tak Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by the Governor, Sir Robert Black. From the airport, a short journey through the busy harbour was...