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SNOW REPORT
When blizzards and snow drifts struck the South and West of Britain, many were trapped in their homes, and valuable livestock was lost. Rescue operations were mounted by all three of the Armed Services, their main tasks to drop food to...
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THE WORLD HOT AIR BALLOON CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Castle Howard in Yorkshire, Balloon buffs from twenty-three countries gathered for the World Hot Air Balloon Championships. This is the first time that this bi-annual event has been held outside the United States. ® It is almost 200...
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METROPOLITAN POLICE HORSE SHOW
HRH Princess Anne attends the Golden Jubilee Metropolitan Police Horse Show. The Police Horses go through their paces and demonstrate what a rigorous training they have to undergo. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ATTLEE & BEVIN IN POTSDAM
Within 48 hours of his election victory Mr Attlee was on his way to Berlin, accompanied by the new Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. They were continuing the work begun by Mr Churchill at the Three Powers Conference at Potsdam. Disclaimer:...
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Regional airline Flybe at risk of collapse
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, is at risk of collapse, according to a report.
The airline operates more UK domestic flights than any other, and is reportedly in talks over potential emergency financing after suffering rising...
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Lindbergh Pilots Giant Sky Boat
At Miami, famous airman takes ""American Clipper"" for maiden voyage with 38 on board. 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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Professor Piccard Relates His Story
Meanwhile, at Oberburg, his moon-chasing balloon is retrieved from its glacier bed. 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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Meet Britain's Most Modern Young Lady
Wendy, aged 2.5, takes her father, Captain Shipwright for some fast driving at Brooklands. ® Sub.1. And now this baby speed enthusiast goes flying. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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Flying Boat Tested For Indian Route
Built for Mediterranean first of eastern service, ""Stipio"" takes to the air at Rochester. 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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Butler Beats Them All In Midget Plane
Carpet-slipper' pilot, who beat Scott's England to Australia record is lionised in Sydney. 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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New York Is Joined To New Jersey
Mammoth bridge over the Hudson River is opened officially and named after Washington. 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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Kingsford Smith Arrives in NY
Kingsford Smith and companions complete their great project. 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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Prime Minister's Departure
The close of an historic weekend The Prime Minister flies to London to call a cabinet meeting on the Palestine crisis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Bleriot Recrosses The Channel
Great Britain honours airman on 20th anniversary of his feat. 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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RAF Display
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American Gliding
New fad is reminiscent of the early pioneers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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R101 Airship
World's largest dirigible is tested at Cardington. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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Royal Air Force Keeps Its Vigil in the Clouds
We follow, 10,000 feet up, mounting the skies over Andover Aerodrome. ® ® EDITOR'S NOTE: British Movietone News is happy in its present privilege of affording a glimpse of the daily work of No 12 Squadron RAF, equipped with Hawker...
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Sir Hubert Wilkins Describes His Recent Antarctic Expedition.
The distinguished explorer tells of recent expedition. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and...
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Submarine Becomes Aircraft Carrier
Aeroplane is catapulted from converted M2 turret of submarine riding surface of the Solent. 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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D'Annunzio's Spell Fails Miss England
Airman-poet arrives in his private battleship to bless Kaye Don's speed bid on Lake Garda. 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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World Shocked By Kidnapping Of Lindbergh Baby
British Movietone News brings to you the only animated pictures made of the unfortunate child of America's air hero and his wife. As our story opens, police and reporters are investigating the house of Hopewell from which the baby was...
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R100's Maiden Flight
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US Airship Akron Crashes Tail Fin
Wind wrenches sky giant at Lakehurst from stern mooring as she is being walked out of hangar. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...