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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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THE ROAD TO MANDALAY -
The campaign in Burma has been gaining impetus with the capture of important centres like Kalewa and Shwebo. The conditions for the troops are difficult, the climate is very exhausting and they have to move heavy equipment for miles over...
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RAF GOODWILL PATH-FINDERS RETURN HOME
Bomber Command Squadron 34 return from their goodwill visit to America and Group Captain Collard gives us his impressions of the mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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JET SPEED ATTEMPT
The Meteor has again broken the Air Speed Record piloted by Group Captain Donaldson. 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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Busmen Prospect Route From Air
London omnibus drivers board plane at Croydon to obtain new slant on city's thoroughfares. 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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Hover While Over Death Valley
American plane dips into dreaded area and soars again to fly over summit of Mount Whitney. 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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Plane Deliberately Crashed At Sea
New invention to keep aircraft afloat in case of forced landing, is tested at Felixstowe. 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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Chelsea Arts Ball Midnight Gala
Four thousand revellers filled the Albert Hall for world's biggest carnival. 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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US JET-PROPELLED MISSILE
Over California, the American are testing a jet-propelled missile, and directed by radar from the plane. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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MAROONED US AIRMEN HOME
Arriving back at an American base after their rescue from Greenland the airmen are met by relatives. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CASSINO MONASTERY REMEMBRANCE TREE PLANTED
Mr James Dunn, US Ambassador, plants an olive tree in the ruins of the above. The Monastery was heavily bombed in 1944. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PARACHUTE BRAKE FOR JET BOMBER
At Moses Lake, Washington, a parachute is used as brake on a new jet bomber. 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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RAF CELEBRATES - WITH METEORS
The 30th birthday of the Royal Air Force was marked at Horsham St. Faith by a display of Meteors. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WEATHER BEATS AIR RECORD ATTEMPT
Squadron Leader Bill Waterton had to abandon his attempt on the Air Speed Record owing to bad weather. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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LORD MOUNTBATTEN HOME
Lord and Lady Mountbatten leave Government House of Delhi for the last time and make a triumphal procession to the airport. They arrive back at Northolt to a welcome by family and officials. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GERMANY'S INDUSTRIAL RUINS -
RAF films show the damage that Allied bombing has done to such places as Hanover, Duisburg etc. The Krupps armament factory at Essen now lies in ruins. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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ROYAL VISIT TO NORTHERN IRELAND - NO SOUND
Their Majesties were accompanied by Princess Elizabeth on their visit to Ulster. The Royal party went first to Stormont and then onto the Botanic Gardens, large crowds greeted them in both places. They travelled along the River Foyle...
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INTO WESTPHALIA -
After his crossing of the Rhine Winston Churchill received a great welcome from the troops. The fighting around Wesel, scene of paratroop landings, had been fierce, but objectives had been taken and the move forward continued. In towns...
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DON AND NEVA BATTLES - NO SOUND
The Russians continue to push the Germans back in the South-West, but the most important victory of the winter campaign was the lifting of the siege of Leningrad. The men of the Volkov front linked up with the gallant defenders of...
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TRANSATLANTIC NEWS - SMALLEST PLANE
At San Diego, California, flies what is reported to be the smallest plane in the World. 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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LONDON - ROME VAMPIRE RECORD
The Vampire jet set another air record with a flight to Rome in 50 minutes and 40 seconds. 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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RAF STEPS UP BERLIN AIR-LIFT
The pace of the air-lift taking supplies into Berlin has been stepped up, with an operational movement every minute and a half throughout the whole twenty four hours. Rubble from Berlin's damaged buildings is being used to construct a...
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PRINCESS MARGARET LEAVES FOR AMSTERDAM
The Princess leaves London Airport bound for Holland and her first solo engagement overseas. 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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THE ICE PATROL
The Ice Patrol is back on the job in the North Atlantic, charting and reporting on the ice floes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...