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US WAR PLANT UNDER WAY - Atomic Shelter
A sign of the times at Forth Worth, Texas: B36 bombers now being produced in large numbers. Believed to be the world's largest military aircraft, the B36 will have an important role to play - should war come. Meanwhile, in Vancouver...
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SYDNEY DISASTERS FOR MCC TOURISTS
Pictures of the second day's play in the Third Test show the last of England's first innings in which Brown made 79, helping to make the total of 290. Soon after the Australians started their innings, Bedser took Morris's wicket for a...
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ROYAL TOUR - NEW ZEALAND
The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne arrive at Wellington, capital of New Zealand, on the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"". They are joined by Prince Charles for the opening of Parliament at Government House. A warm welcome from...
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CHRISTMAS - HOME AND AWAY
As the giant Christmas Tree is switched on in Trafalgar Square, we count the days to Christmas, and count our blessings if we're able to enjoy it at home, with family and friends. ® For many, Christmas only underlines their loneliness...
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SCHOOL FOR COURIERS
Europe's newest airline - BEA Airtours - gets under way with a flight to Majorca, and an inclusive-tour holiday concern sends 70 girls on a special course at their School for Couriers in Palma. An appealing preview of your sunshine...
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USSR HARD PRESSED -
The Germans, maintaining heavy pressure against the Soviet, have won successes in the North and South. In the central sector, Soviet troops under Marshal Timoshenko have counter-attacked around Smolensk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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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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RECORD BREAKER SHEILA
Record breaking Sheila Scott, holder of 77 records, adds another to the list after her triumphant touchdown in Nairobi. It's a spectacular way to get to the starting line for the East African Air Safari. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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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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SERVICE FAMILIES ARRIVE - MALTA ® MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS - MALTA
Luqa Airport, Malta, where just a few months ago, the British Forces and their families left the Island. After much discussion, a settlement was finally reached and the men and their families now return. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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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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REVIEW OF THE YEAR
We look back on the highlights of 1971... The dramas, tragedies and achievements of the past twelve months. ® ® Please note our next edition will contain sporting items of 1971. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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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...