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THE EXPLOIT OF LOFOTEN -
Norwegian civilians and fighting services have arrived in Britain after being rescued from the Lofoten Islands. The best part of the whole operation was the destruction of the Codfish industry which the Nazi's were using to store oil and...
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GIB. BARS THE WAY AGAINST AXIS -
The Ceremony of the Keys takes place monthly on the Rock. 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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FLEET AIR ARM OFF CRETE -
The Navy and the Fleet Air Arm assisted in the Battle of Crete. 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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AMERICA'S TORPEDO BOATS TRIED OUT -
America's new Torpedo Boat is tested at Miami, Florida. 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...
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US NAVY LAUNCHES A NEW CRUISER -
A new destroyer ""San Diego"" is launched at Quincy, Massachusetts. 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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ALLIED MISSION IN RUSSIA -
Lord Beaverbrook and Mr Harriman travel to Moscow first by sea to Archangel and then by plane. Mr Vyshinsky was waiting to greet the members of the Anglo-American Mission. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AMERICA REPAIRS MORE BRITISH WARSHIPS -
HMS ""Formidable"" under goes repairs in an American yard, as are other British warships. 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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WRENS WEDDING -
At Alexandria Wren Third Officer Diana Chard married the Reverend David Booth, RNVR. 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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BRITISH CAPTIVES REACH FRIENDLY SOIL -
Repatriated prisoners of war arrive in Egypt onboard the ""Llandovery Castle"". 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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AUSTRALIA HAILS THE QUEEN
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The scenes in Sydney on the night before the Queen's arrival might well have been...
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ARK ROYAL SURVIVORS HOME -
When the ""Ark Royal"" sank there were only two casualties, some of the ship's company describe their experiences. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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SECOND FRONT: AND NOW, ONCE AGAIN ACTION! -
News that the fresh offensive, had begun and was going according to plan after long and careful preparation thrilled the Empire. The Navy again aided by bombarding the coast and the Air Force struck at enemy shipping. Disclaimer: British...
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INDIA'S STAUNCH SUPPORT -
There was great enthusiasm in Bombay for War Weapons Week. The Governor and Lady Lumley were present to give the show a good send-off. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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HER MAJESTY WITH FREE FRENCH WOUNDED -
The Queen has visited a Convalescent home near London, run by the Red Cross for the Free French Forces. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DESTROYERS DEFY ITALIAN FLEET -
The Royal Navy's destroyers have played a hundred different roles in securing Mediterranean waters against the Axis. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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EPIC OF ODESSA -
The Soviet Black Sea port of Odessa has been under siege for two months and civilians and troops have been manning the barricades. Supplies and relief for the garrison are brought in by sea. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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QUEENSLAND GREETS THE QUEEN
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Having flown North from Victoria to Queensland, the Queen and the Duke were given...
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VICTORIA - ROYAL ENGAGEMENTS
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One of Her Majesty's most important engagements in Victoria was to open the State...
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AMERICAN REACTIONS -
In New York the people could hardly believe the headlines saying they were at war. In Washington, Mr Early, the President's Secretary was bombarded by the Press clamouring to know more details. America's aircraft and Navy are already...
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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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Spain:
The fall of Malaga marks new phase in Spanish Civil War. 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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NEWS FROM INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Mr Aneurin Bevan, on his visit to India, was entertained in New Delhi by the President, Dr Rajendra Prasad. On some of his visit, Mr Bevan was accompanied by Lady Cripps. ® In Karachi, a smart parade marked the handing over of Command...
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NAVAL BACKGROUND -
Ships of the Royal Navy have been on manoeuvres in the Mediterranean and gunnery practice was carried out off Sardinia. Admiral Mountbatten visited the mine-layer ""Manxman"". Also 20th Century Fox whose work will be included in CS...
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DUKE UNVEILS NAVAL WAR MEMORIAL
The Duke of Edinburgh (who holds the rank of Commander, Royal Navy) went to Chatham to unveil the World War Two extension to the Naval War Memorial. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...