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""WE FEAR NOTHING""
""We fear nothing"". That's a quotation from the traditional submarine commissioning ceremony. Certainly ""Dreadnought's"" crew of 79 ratings and eleven officers have little to fear, for ""she can deal with any kind of ship or submarine...
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THE CLYDE SCENE
At anchor in Rothesay Bay, the Royal Yacht ""Britannia"" was the centre piece of the scene on the Clyde, where the Royal Yacht Club was celebrating its centenary. The Duke of Edinburgh was himself to sail his Dragon Class ""Bluebottle""...
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HRH PRINCESS MARGARET
Princess Margaret's personal message, issued from Clarence House, began with these words, ""I should like it to be known that I have decided not to marry Group Captain Peter Townsend"". The announcement followed many months of...
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INDO CHINA REFUGEES GO SOUTH
The evacuation of Northern Vietnam is progressing. Refugees pass through a checkpoint at Haiphong before boarding the French Ship ""Esperance"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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RIVER WARRIORS HAIL THE QUEEN
At Port Harcourt in Eastern Nigeria, the Queen and the Duke watched the war canoe Regatta. Later, some thirty miles from Enugu is the Oji River Leper Settlement. At Apapa Wharf at Lagos, a Guard of Honour from HMS 'Magpie'. By unveiling...
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MECCA PILGRIMAGE
Moslem pilgrims board the SS Charlton Star at Oran on their way to the holy places of Islam. The voyage to Jeddah, the nearest port to the Holy City, takes about ten days. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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KING ZOG IN EXILE -
King Zog of Albania arrives in Antwerp with his infant son. 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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HOVERCRAFT PROGRESS
Our pictures show the Vickers ""VA3"", shortly due to start the world's first Hovercraft passenger service. It will be across the Dee Estuary. Carrying 25 passengers, she can cruise at 60 knots. Also showing its paces at this...
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FISHERY PROTECTION SHIPS
The Royal Navy Fishery Protection Squadron, in London, for a six day visit. 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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LONDON BRIDGE ON THAMES
The remaining stonework of Old London Bridge is being removed. 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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HALF TANKER LAUNCHED
The stern section of the giant tanker Naess Scotsman launched at Port Glasgow. 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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HMS EXMOUTH
The only major warship in the world fitted with Aircraft gas turbines - they are modified Rolls Royce Olympus gas turbines, adapted to sea conditions. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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RAF PRESENTATION RECALLS ""TIRPITZ"" BOMBING
At Bomber Command's High Wycombe headquarters, the RAF pays honour to the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Norwegian Air Force. General Oen had come to present a souvenir trophy from the ""Tirpitz"", the Nazi battleship sunk by Lancasters...
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FREE AND HOME AGAIN
Hainan - Pictures taken in the prison on the island of Hainan show the distressing state of Allied prisoners of war. Many are too ill to come home yet and are being nursed back to health in hospitals. ® Singapore - Lord and Lady Louis...
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VIETNAM - POINTER TO PEACE?
The American Carrier ""Enterprise"", largest warship in the world, has been operating in the China Sea, until President Lyndon B Johnson ordered a cease fire on Christmas eve. Now the Viet Cong also offer a similar truce to the South...
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THE PRINCE AT THE HELM (in colour)
It's probably the most famous anchorage in the world, and Cowes Week is certainly the most famous festival of yachting. Top-line sailing men like Uffa Fox are always there, of-course. Here, he's taking out Prince Philip's famous Flying...
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CHINA - US MARINES ARRIVE
American civilians evacuate Shanghai, units of US Navy lie off port. American Marines disembark, shots marching along quay. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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GAS TURBINE ENGINE TESTING
Opened by Lord Carrington, the Rolls-Royce Industrial and Marine Division new Gas Turbine test facility at Ansty, near Coventry. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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INDIA TAKES LEAVE OF BRITISH TROOPS
The first British troops leave India and were bid farewell at Bombay by the new Governor General, Lord Mountbatten. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SPRING CRUISE
HMS ""Implacable"", 23,000 ton aircraft carrier and the flagship of Admiral Sir Philip Vian, was one of the ships of the Home Fleet which has assembled at Portland in preparation for their spring cruise. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THE EMPEROR WITH THE FLEET
The Emperor of Ethiopia, after visiting Malta on his way to Britain, went aboard HMS ""Gambia"", the cruiser in which he was completing his journey. He was welcomed by Lord Louis Mountbatten and later, the Emperor witnessed a special...
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ROYAL FILM PERFORMANCE
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square was the magnet that drew a vast crowd of Londoners, who went to see all they could of those attending the Royal Film Performance. Many well known stars and personalities of the film world assembled...
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DANISH SHIP NAMED
The largest vessel to berth in the Upper Pool of London is the Danish Car Ferry 'Dana Anglia'. The Duchess of Gloucester, accompanied by the Duke, went on board to perform the naming ceremony and tour the ship. Disclaimer: British...
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CAN 278 DISPLAY OF NEW RADIO AND TELEVISION TECHNOLOGY AT EARL'S COURT, LONDON
The radio and Television exhibition at Earl's Court London displaying new radio and telelvision technology.
1. ws exterior Earls Court London. Signs read 'TV and radio show'
2. vs Earls' Court exterior
3. high ws pan of exhibits
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