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OLYMPIC MEMORIAL
For a time the Munich Games were suspended because of the brutal murder of eight Israeli athletes by Arab terrorists from the Black September organisation, who had demanded from the West German government the release of 200 Arab...
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HEATH-LYNCH MEETING
Mr Lynch on his way to Chequers for officials talks with Mr Heath, on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Ulster. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SHORE TRAINING FOR CARRIER PILOTS
Young Carrier Pilots of the Royal Australian Navy in training on the deadly Skyhawks, the Navy's newest hunters, but they are land based to start with. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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FRENCH AIR DEFENCE
French Naval Air Power shows it's teeth. Aircraft take-off from an aircraft carrier, fly low over the sea and land to avoid radar detection - then destroy the enemy target at sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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SHEILA SCOTT ARRIVES HOME
Lone flier Sheila Scott, home after her record breaking voyage around the world. 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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HOVERCRAFT RALLY
This is an endurance race held at Weymouth for Hovercraft, 10 craft were entered for this event. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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NEW DISNEY WORLD
Movietone's cameraman Terry King visits New Disney World in Florida. Recently opened, we see Cinderella's Castle, Walt Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck and many others meet children and parents in the streets. Visits to...
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OIL DELEGATES RETURN
The Anglo Iranian Oil delegates return after an unsatisfactory meeting. 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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JET FLYING BOAT VISITS FESTIVAL
Arriving at dawn from Cowes, the 'Saunders Roe AI"" came down on the Thames in Woolwich Reach. She's believed to be the only jet flying-boat in the world and is the first jet aircraft to alight on London river. Disclaimer: British...
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Japs Throw A Party For The Lindberghs
America's flying idol and his wife attract a lot of attention on arrival at airport of Tokyo. 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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PRINCESS ON WORLD TOUR
Hong Kong, celebrating its Golden Jubilee, was all set for Princess Alexandra's visit. At Kai Tak Airport, Her Royal Highness was received by the Governor, Sir Robert Black. From the airport, a short journey through the busy harbour was...
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DEATH VALLEY BREAK-OUT
Ammunition, food and supplies of all kinds had to be assembled and flown out to Korea before the trapped Marines could break out from what has been described as ""Death Valley"". The food and ammunition was accurately dropped to them in...
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SWAY OF BATTLE IN INDO-CHINA -
Paratroops have recently been very prominent in the fighting in Indo-China - a reconnaissance force was dropped ten miles South West of the air strip at Na Sam. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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HOLLAND'S VITAL OUTPOST -
Defence is being built up for the islands of the Dutch East Indies. The islands are of great strategic interest and also rich in material wealth, such as oil. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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MUNICH OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS
Irish Press and Athletes visit Munich to see the Olympic Stadium in its final stage of construction. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NEW HOVERCRAFT SERVICE
Mr Keith Speed, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, inaugurates a new hovercraft commuter service between Greenwich and Westminster. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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CHERBOURG PENINSULA SECURE -
The Cherbourg Peninsular has been liberated after fierce fighting. Close co-operation between all forces has been a great factor in our success. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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China Enlarges Her Fighting Air Force
Delivery is taken of new machines at Shanghai and aviation display marks occasion. 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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An excerpt from a Soviet Documentary report on Vietnam
An excerpt from a Soviet Documentary report on Vietnam. A revealing example of the power of propaganda, the war as seen through the eyes of the other side.
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QUEEN ELIZABETH FIRE
Seawise' University gutted and sinks. After 33 years at sea, the old Queen Elizabeth when being renovated, catches fire near Hong Kong. The tragic end of a fine old lady. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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MALAYA - NO SOUND
Troops from Britain, Australia and India have been drafted in to defend Malaya. The over running of Malaya by the Japanese is a grievous blow, among the earliest disasters being the loss of Penang. Singapore, despite air raids is holding...
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FIGHTER BOMBERS IN VIETNAM
First serial pictures of Skyraider fighter bombers, recently arrived in Vietnam, making an attack against the Viet-Cong guerillas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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RICHARD NIXON IN SAIGON - MUTE
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HIGH FLYING FISH
Baby carp, around ten million of them, are flown out from Hong Kong to other parts of Asia for stocking rivers and lakes. When only a couple of inches long they're put into plastic bags containing water. Oxygen is blown into the water to...