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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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FRENCH PLANES FOR USA -
Douglas bombers intended for France are under construction in the USA. 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 DAMS -
With Still pictures and illustrative film Movietone reconstructs the attack which nineteen Lancasters made on Eder and the Mohne Dams. Chaos was caused by the flood waters from the breached dams. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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VIETNAM REFUGEES ARRIVE
Three hundred and forty-six refugees from Vietnam arrived at London Stansted Airport on a Charter flight from Taiwan. They had been rescued from the South China Seas by the crew of the British Bulk Carrier ""Wellpark"". Disclaimer:...
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RADAR
Movietone explains how RADAR, secret until now, works. The use of radio waves reflected back from an object allows it's speed and course to be measured. Of great use in wartime RADAR now has many peace time roles. Disclaimer: British...
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RADAR
Movietone explains how RADAR, secret until now, works. The use of radio waves reflected back from an object allows it's speed and course to be measured. Of great use in wartime RADAR now has many peace time roles. Disclaimer: British...
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RUSSIAN TRIUMPH - AND THE PRICE -
Captured German film shows the retreat to the Crimea. They evacuate the Taman peninsular blowing up the railway line as they go. Russian film shows the ""ravine of death"" on the outskirts of Taganrog, where thousands of civilians were...
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King Edward VIII
An appreciation by Sir Malcolm Campbell 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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A MIXED BAG FOR WHITSUN - STRONG MAN'S STUFF
Mr Le Gall of France tows four railway trucks with his teeth. 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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A MOVIETONE DESPATCH FROM ""VANGUARD""
The Royal Family had to endure bad weather in the early part of their voyage. With the finer weather came the opportunity to try a range of deck activities, the miniature rifle range proving very popular. They also visited ships of the...
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TRAILER: DIPHTHERIA VIII
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THEIR MAJESTIES VISIT ""OUR DEAR ISLANDS""
Their Majesties landed at Albert Pier, St. Helier, Jersey to begin their tour of the Channel Islands. After touring Jersey they flew to the neighbouring island of Guernsey where they received an equally enthusiastic welcome. Disclaimer:...
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BRITISH CIVILIANS EVACUATED FROM KASHMIR
British civilians are evacuated by the RAF from Kashmir. 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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PACIFIC WAR PATTERN - TARAKAN TO OKINAWA
Latest pictures from the Far East show the Australian landings on Tarakan. The airfield was captured and with the help of native labour quickly restored for the use of Allied planes. More importantly oil wells were denied to the...
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THE METEOR ON SHOW TO DANES
The first newsreel pictures to be released of one of Britain's jet propelled fighters. The plane was on show to the people of Denmark at a big display that was attended by the Queen of Denmark. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GENERAL ""IKE""
General Eisenhower arrives in Washington to be met by his wife and later to be presented with the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service medal by President Truman. In New York he receives another ovation as he drives through the...
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ALLIES CRUSHING AIR POWER -
Shots taken from an aircraft on it's way to a raid show the extent of the flood waters between Nijmegen and Cleve. Allied bombing has destroyed many German towns here we see Goch and Wittenberg. The heavy bombers continue to attack many...
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THE BATTLE FOR CLEVE -
Pictures of Field-Marshal Montgomery's advance to Cleve have now reached London. Germany was entering the Reichswald Forest area and the enemy pushed back in a determined action. The capture of Cleve marked the end of phase one of...
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PANTELLERIA - THE SURRENDER -
The Infantry Force approached the island under cover from the guns of warships. Once they had landed prisoners began to give themselves up and were glad to do so. The capture of Pantelleria means the route through the Mediterranean can...
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FROM SFAX TO THE MOUNTAINS - NO SOUND
There was a joyous welcome in Sfax for the liberating Eighth Army and the arrival of General Montgomery was cause for further rejoicing. The Allies continue their push across the Western desert forcing back the Germans and Italians....
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NEW YEAR AIR BLITZ -
Pictures have just been released of air blitz on Western Front airfields which the German's carried out on News Year Day. Many planes were damaged on the ground but Allied fighters were quickly in the air inflicting damage on the...
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RAF GAOL-BREAKERS -
RAF film of the unique raid on the prison at Amiens has now been released. Mosquitos of the 2nd Tactical Air Force breached the prison walls and destroyed the prison-guard quarters. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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AIR FURY BLASTS THE HUNS -
Lancaster bombers have recently struck a U-boat pens in Brest, this was when the Americans were occupying all of Brittany except Brest. Allied air power continues to blast the Hun as he retreats across France. Disclaimer: British...
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KNOCKING DOWN DOODLEBUGS -
Southern England has been badly hit in the past six weeks by the ""Doodlebugs"". Many people, including air crew, are helping to repair the damage inflicted by these flying bombs. The American 8th Air Force filmed a pilots eye view of a...