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SEA ANGLING CONTEST
A wide variety of big fish caught in a sea angling contest competition at Hastings. 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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COWES REGATTA
VIPs taking part in this week's Cowes Week Regattas, include Prince Charles, Prince Philip & Prime Minister Edward Heath. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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PRINCESS ANNE IN JERSEY
Jersey, Channel Islands, the tax haven just off the French coast, welcomed Princess Anne for a short Royal Tour. Her Royal Highness opened a new science wing at Victoria College, she saw an equestrian display and met Gerald Durrell,...
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SUBMARINE 'SWIFTSURE' LAUNCHED
Lady Pollock, wife of the First Sea Lord, launches HMS Swiftsure - The Royal Navy's latest nuclear powered submarine. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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WINDERMERE POWER BOATS
The death of British power boat champion, Bill Shakespeare, marred the the spectacular Windermere Race. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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SS ""UNITED STATES"" CHRISTENED
American's biggest and fastest liner is christened by Senator Tom Connally's wife. Built almost entirely of steel and aluminium alloys, the 51,500 ton vessel cost about twenty-five million pounds. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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HONG KONG BRITISH AGAIN
The last of the major Japanese surrenders was signed at Hong Kong on the sixteenth of September. Not before some Japanese resistance had been overcome and prisoners rounded up. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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PETROL TANKER AGROUND
The Liberian Tanker Dona Marika grounded off Milford Haven with 5000 tons of gasoline leaking from a gash in her side. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ROYAL VISIT TO SINGAPORE
The Royal Party have left Thailand and arrive in Singapore. A large crowd welcomes them - they are greeted by President Sheares of the Republic of Singapore. Next stop - Malaysia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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JAPAN'S FINAL FADE OUT
At Okinawa on the eve of the Japanese surrender hundreds of transport planes were waiting to take troops to begin the occupation. General MacArthur landed at Atsugi and later board the 'Missouri' where he was greeted by Admiral Nimitz....
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QUEEN ELIZABETH FIRE
Seawise' University gutted and sinks. After 33 years at sea, the old Queen Elizabeth when being renovated, catches fire near Hong Kong. The tragic end of a fine old lady. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE AMERICAN SCENE - USS FORRESTAL
At Newport Mews, Virginia, the 60,000 ton American aircraft carrier ""Forrestal"" was launched. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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POWER BOATS FULL AHEAD (in colour)
The International Offshore Powerboat Race is an exciting non-stop dash from Cowes to Torquay. Here are just a few of the contestants: ""Tramontana"", a home entry; ""Sea Skiff I""; ""Fairy Huntress"", with test pilot Peter Twiss at the...
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HOME FROM KOREA
Arriving at Brisbane, men of the first Australian unit to take part in the Korean campaign, came home at last. At a march-past, their salute was taken by the Governor General Sir William Slim. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NEW HOVERCRAFT
The British Hovercraft Corporation launches a new hovercraft, at Cowes IOW. 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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DAMAGED WARSHIPS AT SHANGHAI
The destroyer ""Consort"" and the cruiser ""London"" are shown badly damaged while wounded sailors are taken off a train by American ambulances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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MRS THATCHER VISITS NAVAL DOCKYARD
The Leader of the Opposition, Mrs Margaret Thatcher, recently visited the Naval Dockyard at Portsmouth. During her stay she was shown over the Guided Missile Destroyer, HMS Antrim, and met the Ship's Company of HMS Blake. Disclaimer:...
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THE QUEEN MOTHER IN NEW YORK
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother watched from the bridge, as the liner ""Queen Elizabeth"" neared New York. Her Majesty was welcomed to the United States by President Eisenhower's representative, Mr John Simmonds. Disclaimer: British...
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BRITISH TROOPS LEAVE TRIESTE
In Trieste, the evacuation of British troops has taken place, under the direction of the Allied Military Commander, General Sir John Winterton. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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UNO IN EGYPT
On Nasser's orders blockships of many types had been sunk in the Canal and at its Northern approach. It was estimated that they number about 30. British divers have made under-water surveys. As soon as the Port Said fighting was over,...
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EGYPTIAN DESTROYER SURRENDERS
The Egyptian Destroyer ""Ibrahim Awal"" surrendered after a couple of hits from Israeli rocket-firing jet planes. She was towed into Haifa and her crew of about 250 were taken ashore as prisoners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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LIVERPOOL - MILITARY SUPPLIES FOR EXPORT
The ""Star of Suez"" is seen at Liverpool, ready to load a cargo of armaments for Egypt. 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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PRINCESS MARGARET'S TOUR
A visit to Union Flag sugar factory was one of the last royal engagements in Mauritius. Her Royal Highness also visited the Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses. The buildings of Port Louis were brilliantly lit up when the Princess took...
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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...