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HE BUILT HIS OWN BRIDGE
An enterprising Canadian ""Do-it-Yourself"" enthusiast overcomes official apathy and decides to buy his own bridge and erect it over the Fraser River. In doing so, he and his neighbours are saved a sixty mile drive to the nearest...
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Construction crews near US mission's electronic sign
++Day shots++
1. Wide shot of US Interests Section
2. Mid shot construction workers
3. Mid shot bulldozer
4. Wide shot construction site
5. Mid shot workers hammering stick into ground
6. Various of construction workers on site
7. Wide...
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Explosions damage pipeline to Israel and Jordan
1. Various of ruptured gas pipeline burning
Attackers set off explosives along a gas pipeline in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula that transports fuel to neighbouring Israel and Jordan early on Thursday, Egypt's state news agency MENA...
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CAN 303 PRIME MINISTER OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA IAN SMITH ARRIVES TO LISBON
Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia Ian Smith arrives to Lisbon.
1. ms Smith walking into building
2. various of Smith being interviewed in airport building
3. various of Smith and party walking through airport corridor
4. various of...
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BOULOGNE IS FREED -
Heavy artillery firing from the Dover area bombarded the French channel ports. It was Canadian troops which captured Boulogne for the Allies, thus freeing another port for the movement of reinforcements and supplies. Disclaimer: British...
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THE MOSQUITO -
The ""DH98"" or ""Mosquito"" has been one of the success stories of the war. Its construction of lightweight wood gives it the advantage of speed. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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CAEN LIBERATED -
Recent heavy rains in Normandy meant another battle, that with the mud. The battle for Caen was preceded by a real Montgomery barrage. Everywhere prisoners were taken making the total taken in Normandy by the 5th July over fifty...
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THE ROAD TO MANDALAY -
The campaign in Burma has been gaining impetus with the capture of important centres like Kalewa and Shwebo. The conditions for the troops are difficult, the climate is very exhausting and they have to move heavy equipment for miles over...
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BURNING OF BELSEN -
More pictures of the atrocity camp at Belsen where people are still dying at a rate of 40 a day. As the huts become vacant they are demolished and burnt to obliterate filth and pestilence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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P.IPE - L.INE - U.NDER - T.HE - O.CEAN
""Operation Pluto"" is another of those ""top secrets"" which can only now be revealed. The pipe line was laid under the Channel to carry petroleum to the Allied Forces landing on D-Day and to keep the supply going for the drive across...
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COLLAPSE OF THE BRIDGE -
The bridge at Remagen, so useful in the crossing of the Rhine, has collapsed. Despite the repair work carried out by the Americans enemy shelling is presumed to have weakened the bridge. Men working on it at the time of the collapse were...
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UNIT BRIDGE BUILDING
Sectional steel bridges will be used to make rapid repairs to damaged bridges. 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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Floods: ® Description by Eric Dunstan
Australia's Great River inundates vast areas in Victoria. 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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Cologne Cathedral In Danger Of Decay
Workmen take up perilous positions to save centuries old edifice on banks of Rhine. 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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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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BACK TO WINTER SPORTS -
The British Army undertakes training in skiing in the mountains of Syria. In America sailors are undergoing the same training in Idaho. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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HORSEY - BUILD UP YOUR BANK -
Work proceeding on Horsey breakwaters. 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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CANADIAN EXPERTS LAY ROADS -
Equipment used by Canadian Road Construction companies is being put to good use. 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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SAUCEPANS INTO SPITFIRES -
Aluminium pots and pans are melted down ready to be part of the war effort. 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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BURMA - CLEARING THE JUNGLE -
The news from Burma continues to be encouraging, the RAF have bombed the railway yards at Pyinmana attempting to cut Japanese supply lines. Another film despatch shows the capture of Kennedy Peak, which was the next Japanese stronghold...
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BRITISH TROOPS IN GREECE -
The liberation of Greece began with British destroyers operating the Aegean, they were ordered to intercept and destroy enemy shipping trying to evacuate German troops from Crete and the Aegean Islands. The British first landed on the...
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ITALIAN UPHEAVALS -
Captured German film shows the bombing of Rome and the accurate striking of German HQ and military installations. King Victor's proclamation of the end of Fascism and Italy's unconditional surrender prompted scenes of jubilation....