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PRE-ATOM PUNCHES IN THE PACIFIC
Pictures of the British Pacific Fleet underline the overwhelming force being brought to bear against Japan, before the offer to surrender was made. There was co-operation between the British and American forces in air strikes against the...
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RESCUED BY HELICOPTER
These pictures illustrate how a helicopter can be used for rescues at sea. 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 WORLD'S FASTEST
America's new fighter, the P80 is claimed to be the fastest in the world. On a recent flight from Dayton to New York it covered 544 miles in one hour, two minutes. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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VIPS IN TOWN
Winston Churchill arrives at Hendon looking as though he has benefitted from his holiday. An hour before Mr Churchill's arrival the Duke of Windsor has flown in from Paris. The Duke then went to stay at Marlborough House, where he and...
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REDUCING THE PHILIPPINES -
Preceding the attack on Luzon itself, operations against Leyte, Negros and other Philippine Islands had opened the way for the big assault. Any assault force landed on Leyte, the results from there led on to the success on Luzon and the...
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GOODBYE TO THE DYNAMOS
The Russian football team return to Moscow, taking with them the many presents they have received during their British Tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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FOURTEENTH ARMY'S TRIUMPH -
The Fourteenth Army's drive to Burma's second city, Mandalay, has been a magnificent feat of arms. They found Burmese villagers who had suffered greatly in the hands of the Japanese. Lord Louis Mountbatten recently broadcast to his...
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COLOGNE'S FATE -
Something like sixty per cent of Cologne has been destroyed by Allied bombing to eliminate it as a production centre. The RAF first used its new ten ton bomb on a viaduct at Bielefeld which carried one of the last remaining two-track...
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THE RED ARMY SWEEPS FORWARD: - NO SOUND
Nalchik Area - The Red Army has made great advances in the Caucasus stopping Hitler's bid to reach the oilfields of Grozny and Baku. ® Rzhev Front - Great advances have also been made in the Central following the cutting of the...
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LARGEST ROCKET-AIDED PLANE
American Constitution plane takes off, from Burbank, California, assisted by six rockets. 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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CRITICAL CONFERENCES IN PARIS - BIG 3 MEETING
At the Quai D'Orsay Britain, America and France hold discussions. 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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INDIAN ARMY MARCHES IN
The Indian Army advanced into Hyderabad and Hyderabad City surrendered with very little resistance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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FIRST FLIGHT AT 102
Mrs Emma May of Finchley choose to celebrate her 102nd birthday by making her first flight. 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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HYDERABAD BRITONS LEAVE
Europeans were evacuated from Hyderabad when the advance of Indian troops became imminent. 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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""QUEEN OF THE ICE"" DEMONSTRATES HER ART
Barbara Ann Scott, Olympic Gold Medallists, gives a demonstration of her ice skating skills in Paris. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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""ATTACKER"" BREAKS AIR RECORD
The Air Speed Record goes again when Mr Lithgow in an Attacker jet aircraft goes to 560.6 miles per hour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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HOPPICOPTERS
Preliminary tests in Seattle of a new lightweight one man helicopter. 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 LATEST IN BRITISH AIRCRAFT ON SHOW
British Aircraft Constructors have been holding a most successful display and exhibition at Farnborough. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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LATEST ""JET"" SHOWS IT'S PACES
Britain's latest jet fighter, the Hawker N7/46, shows it's paces at Langley, Bucks. 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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A WEDDING ON ""PARADISE"" ISLAND
Lord Howe Island in the South Pacific has only 160 inhabitants, therefore a wedding is big local news. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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AMERICA TRIES OUT HER AMPHIBIOUS FORCES
A combined exercise by the American Army, Navy and Air Force, makes amphibious landing. 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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JET FLYING WING TAKES THE AIR
The V-shaped jet Armstrong Whitworth 52 may be a sign of things to come in aviation. 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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AND SEES MODEL PLANES FLY
The Queen and Princess Margaret recently visited the Northern Heights Model Flying Club at Langley Airfield, Bucks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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FOR RELIEF IN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Major General TO Thompson is going out as Red Cross Commissioner to India and Pakistan to help organise relief measures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...