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GRANITE CITY'S ROYAL VISITORS -
The Queen and Princess Elizabeth recently carried out a number of engagements in Aberdeen. While the Queen visited wounded soldiers, the Princess opened a Sailors Home. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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HM SUBMARINE KEEPS UP ATTACK -
Mr Alexander, the First Lord, and Admiral Sir Max Horton visit a submarine base. 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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SCHOOL FOR BATTLE -
Britain's new Army is being turned into the toughest in the world at ""Battle Schools"". They are put through an Assault Course and given weapon training. Street fighting is also a large part of the training. Disclaimer: British...
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THE HOME GUARD SCHOOL -
The War Office is training instructors of the Home Guard in the use of special weapons. 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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LARGEST SEA SCHOOL
The largest Sea School in the world opens at Gravesend, providing the most comprehensive facilities for training the Merchant Seamen of tomorrow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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PRINCESS IN WEST COUNTRY
A passing out parade at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth was visited by Princess Margaret and her husband. Her Royal Highness was taking the parade and presented the Sword of Honour to Midshipman Wallace. After the marchpast came a...
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Prince Charles Takes to the Air
As a first stage towards his ambition to become a Pilot, Prince Charles is finding out if he has the aptitude for it. ® At RAF Tangmere in Sussex, he takes his first steps in a Chipmunk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TRAINING TOPICS
This is a new kind of tennis trainer, which can be adjusted to play pretty well any shot the coach requires. Of Australian design, it's seen at work at Stansted in Essex. Here, youngsters, who aim to be Wimbledon winners one day, find...
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S BUSY DAYS
An automatic telephone factory at Liverpool was on the programme during Princess Margaret's North of England visit. Later, she opened a Secondary School for girls, the Countess of Derby School at Bootle. This school is very spacious,...
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THE PROMISED LAND
The Summer of 1948 was a turning-point in history for the people of Palestine, the ""Promised Land"". The last British troops were leaving the port of Haifa and the Union Flag was hauled down, and the doors were closed on the British...
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FORETASTE OF CHRISTMAS
RN Cooks. At the Royal Naval Supply School at Chatham, they're learning how to cook cod au gratin, and all that. They may have joined the Navy to sail around the world; but at the moment, they are in the kitchen! ® Turkeys. Now is the...
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SCHOOL FOR BATTLE -
Britain's new Army is being turned into the toughest in the world at ""Battle Schools"". They are put through an Assault Course and given weapon training. Street fighting is also a large part of the training. Disclaimer: British...
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PRINCE CHARLES NEW SCHOOL
Cheam School in Hampshire - which numbers Prince Philip among its ""old boys"" - is a delightful building set in 65 acres of lovely grounds. There are tennis courts and a fine swimming pool, and is one of the country's oldest prep...
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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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Shanghai Police Carry On.
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JAPAN ...? -
Under great secrecy Japan is building up her Navy, to what ends is the question. 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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NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Her Majesty the Queen opens the New HQ and afterwards, makes a tour of inspection. 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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PRINCE PHILIP IN NEWCASTLE - NO SOUND
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PRINCESS MARGARET'S VISIT
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Governor-General Receives A Degree
McGill University gives Lord Bessborough in Montreal an LL.D after his name. 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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Teaching The Army to Sing
Newest idea of training pupils at Royal School of Music at Kneller Hall. 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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PRINCE ANDREW GOES TO SCHOOL
Eight year-old Prince Andrew starts school at Heatherdown near Ascot. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...