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ONE MAN ATTACK WINS VC -
In Tunisia, Sergeant John Patrick Kenneally of the Irish Guards, received his VC from General Alexander. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO RAF AND USAAF -
The King, Queen and Princess Elizabeth recently visited four Royal Air Force Bomber Command Stations. At each station the King held an investiture. At an 8th United States Army Air Force station the Princess christened one of the Forts...
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THE THRUST INTO HOLLAND -
For the moment the focal point of the war is the British 2nd Army's advance to link up with the airborne forces at Arnhem. Valkenswaard was the first place to be freed and it was then onto Eindhoven. Whilst the Dutch rejoiced in...
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MACARTHUR GOES BACK -
The story of General MacArthur's return to the Philippines opens with a violent carrier-based air blitz on those islands and their communications. When the General landed he was accompanied by President Osmena. Filipino guerrillas had...
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YOUNG COCKNEY HERO WINS GEORGE MEDAL -
Johnny ""Buster"" Cain has been awarded the George Medal for rescue work at great personal risk. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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PLYMOUTH, AFTER ROYAL VISIT, HAS FIRE BLITZ -
Their Majesties visited the Dockyard in Plymouth and after their departure the city was again the victim of a Nazi raid. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROYAL VISIT TO RAF STATIONS -
During a two-day tour of RAF stations the King held one more investiture. The King and Queen also visited a Polish squadron. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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Gracie Fields and her investiture.
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YOUTHFUL HEROES AT THE PALACE -
Most of the decorations awarded at the Investiture on 17th June were George Medals. 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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FIRST PICTURES: OPENING OF HOSTILITIES -
The Russian Army prepares to take on the Nazi aggressor. The strengthening of defence works and the constitution of additional fortifications has begun. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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KING AWARDS DSO TO NAVAL COUSIN -
Captain Lord Louis Mountbatten goes to Buckingham Palace to receive the DSO from the King. 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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FIRST INDIAN OFFICER IS AWARDED VC -
Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat wins the VC for his bravery whilst clearing enemy mines. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES (FIRST PICTURES) -
Japanese aircraft raid Manila, the capital of the Philippines. General MacArthur, the American Commander, eventually moved his army into the Bataan peninsular. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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LORD LOUIS GETS NEW APPOINTMENT -
Lord Louis Mountbatten has been appointed Chief of Combined Operations, with the acting rank of Vice-Admiral. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CHIEF CONSTABLE KNIGHTED -
The Chief Constable of Glasgow visits Buckingham Palace to receive a Knighthood. 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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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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MORE HEROES DECORATED -
At a recent Investiture at Buckingham Palace Mr William Jamieson received the George Cross. Pilot Officer Keith the Polar Medal and Squadron-Leader Nettleton his VC. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SCOTTISH PORTS VISIT ENDS ROYAL TOUR -
The Royal tour of Scotland ends with a visit to Dundee and Aberdeen. 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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RAF OFFENSIVE -
Squadron Leader Nettleton, leader of the Augsburg Raid, talks of the Raid and the Lancaster Bombers which were used. It was a daring daylight raid and resulted in a number of awards. Squadron Leader Nettleton received the VC, Flt Lt...
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MARSHAL PAPAGOS -
The Greek Premier, on a visit to Paris, went to the Elysee to call on President Coty. 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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DUKE OF WINDSOR PRESENTS WINGS AND IN BALTIMORE -
The Duke of Windsor, accompanied by the Duchess, presents wings to airmen in training in America. They are cheered by a large crowd when they drive through the streets of Baltimore. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LIBYAN INVASION FIRST PICTURES -
General Sir Claude Auchinleck went up to the forward areas in the Western Desert not long before the offensive opened. Whilst there he presented gallantry medals to three New Zealand officers for their part in the Crete Campaign. The...
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QUEEN MOTHER PRESENTS MEDALS -
At Westminster Hospital, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother presented medals and certificates to nurses there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DUKE WITH SAILOR CADETS
The Duke of Edinburgh recently visited the Nautical College at Pangbourne on Founder's Day. He went there for the prize-giving. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...