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AVIATION - LONDON LOOKS SKYWARDS AGAIN
The seventh anniversary of the Battle of Britain was commemorated by a fly past over London. 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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HANDING OVER OF CARDIFF CASTLE
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JERUSALEM - A SEALED CITY
More pictures of British families from Jerusalem and other dangerous areas in Palestine, so called 'Operation Polly'. Sandbags and barbed wire appear in the streets of Jerusalem as a preventive measure. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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CROYDON AIR CRASH
A Dakota aircraft bound for South Africa crashed into a stationary plane immediately after take off. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE DUKE RETURNS
The Duke of Gloucester arrives at London Airport on his return from Australia and is greeted by the Duchess of Kent. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NEW VICEROY'S ARRIVAL
Lord Mountbatten arrives in New Delhi. 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 represent...
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PRINCESS CHRISTENS ""ELIZABETH OF ENGLAND""
At London Airport Princess Elizabeth christened the new flagship of BOAC's long range air fleet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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MONTY IN PALESTINE
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery visits Palestine, where he has twice been in command. 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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MOUNTBATTEN LEAVES FOR INDIA
Lord and Lady Mountbatten leave Northolt for India, where he is to become the new Viceroy. 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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BEVIN IN MOSCOW
The Foreign Secretary has arrived in Moscow for a meeting of the Big Four Nations. 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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SMERTENKO BANNED
In defiance of a Home Office ban Professor Smertenko landed in a private plane at Croydon Airport. After spending the night in a Police Station he was escorted back to the plane and left. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ROYAL VISITORS IN ORANGE FREE STATE
Whilst staying in Bloemfontein the Royal Family flew to the Somerville Estate Reserve. At the King's Park there was a Garden Party and they enjoyed the singing of two thousand children. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ALPINE AIR RESCUE
A daring rescue took place when a Dakota aircraft went down in the Bernese Oberland. Swiss mountaineers climbed to rescue the passengers who spent four days trying to keep warm in sub-zero temperatures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MONTY - IN RUSSIA
Field Marshal Lord Montgomery arrives in Moscow, where he is welcomed by Marshal Vasilevsky. Full military ceremonies took place on the airfield. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PLAGUE OF DUCKS
In California a huge flock of ducks is attacking the bumper barley harvest. 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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DO-X Reaches End Of Long Voyage
Giant flying boat which left Lake Constance last December arrives in New York. 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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Mock Air War Is Aimed At London
Bombers raid Metropolis from ""Blue aerodromes whilst ""Redland"" Archies spit defiance. 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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High-speed Flight Is Ready At Calshot
Machines and men to fly for Britain stand by in hopes of France and Italy competing. 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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AMERICAN NEWS: AIR DISPLAY
A violent storm delay the Air Race at Cleveland, Ohio by one day. 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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SPEED:
In California Marine Corps Pilot, Major Carl, has claimed a new Air Speed Record. 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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HELICOPTER SPRAYING SAVES CROPS
A helicopter is used to dust cotton with a chemical spray in Arkansas. 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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V2 LAUNCHED FROM AIRCRAFT CARRIER
A V2 was recently launched from the deck of the USS Midway. 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...
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SKY QUEEN SURVIVORS REACH US
The survivors from the flying boat ""Bermuda Sky Queen"" have arrived in America. 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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LOOKING DOWN ON BRITAIN'S HARVEST
Flying over farm land in Somerset and Dorset we can look down on the success of Britain's harvest. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...