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LORD TRENCHARD LAID TO REST
From the new Air Ministry building, where the ashes of the late Marshal of the Royal Air Force, Lord Trenchard had lain in State, the coffin was borne out for the journey to Westminster. The Duke of Edinburgh represented the Queen....
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AIR SHOW DISASTER
Canada's Air Force Day, at London, Ontario; and a CF100 Jet Fighter about to play its part in the show, when something went wrong. The ejector seat worked and the pilot was clear, but the parachute failed to open. The jet fighter crashed...
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BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES
The setting for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, was a magnificent new stadium built for the occasion. The opening ceremony was performed by Field Marshal Earl Alexander of Tunis. The climax of the preliminaries...
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PORTUGUESE STATE VISITS
Later they went to the RAF Station at Benson in Oxfordshire. 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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CO FOR A DAY
At an American station in Germany, the best soldier of the month is selected to act as colonel of the unit for one day. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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SPORTS WITH A DIFFERENCE - VIENNA
The American Air Force hold a sports meeting in which they compete with a French team. 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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AVIATION - GLOBAL BOMBERS
The delivery of the last B-36 to the United States Air Force, was the occasion for a fly-past over the Convair plant at Fort Worth. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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ROYAL VISIT TO BOMBER COMMAND
Flying to the Royal Air Force Station at Marham, Her Majesty began her visit with the traditional inspection of the Guard of Honour. The Queen presented a Standard to No 207 Squadron. Accompanied by the Duke, Her Majesty inspected the...
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TRANS-ARCTIC FLIGHT
The first of 8 B52 jet bombers to circle the United States and Canada, touched down at Baltimore. The flight was part of a long range demonstration by the monster machines of the USAF. They covered distances of between thirteen and...
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SOVIET TOUR CONTINUED
Westminster Pier was the departure point for Marshal Bulganin and Mr Khrushchev, when they travelled by launch, to Greenwich. At the Royal Naval College, they were welcomed by Lord Cilcennin. Their next visit was to Harwell where Sir...
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RB 47 PILOTS
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VISITORS TO SYDNEY
Sydney Harbour - American sailors lost no time in getting acquainted. The Americans' visit was in connection with Coral Sea week, celebrating that 4 day Naval battle of fifteen years ago between American and Japanese forces. Disclaimer:...
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AERIAL FIRE POWER
The United States Air Force opened a recent demonstration of Fire Power, held in Florida, with an Aerial Rocket Attack. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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UASAF AIR DAY
A giant Air Display featuring NATO air power. There's also thrilling displays by the Red Arrows acrobatic team, Spitfires, Star fighters and Phantom jets. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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RAAF's 50th ANNIVERSARY
It's the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force and in this report we look at its development from the Gipsy Moths of the 1920's to the present era of fast, hard hitting Mirage Jets. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE
Lady Mountbatten, with Mr Nehru, and Red China's Ambassador witnessed an air display which celebrated the 18th birthday of the IAF at New Delhi. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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AMERICA PRACTISES CIVIL DEFENCE
Radar gives the warning, and air raid precautions, now being extensively practised in America, go into action. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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MIGHTY US BOMBERS LEAVE FOR HOME
Lakenheath Air Station, Suffolk, was the scene of the departure of the six American B-36D Bombers. Their non-stop flight to Texas took just over thirty six hours. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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AIRLIFT BY RCAF
At Tacoma, Washington, a Royal Canadian Air Force Squadron is on air-lift duty for the United Nations. Taking the Northern route to Japan, the aircraft head for Canada and arrive in Japan, with their supplies, by way of Alaska and the...
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RB 211 DEAL
The Anglo-American Tristar partnership is off the ground again with the signing this month of a new agreement between Rolls and Lockheed. Our film shows the jetliner during tests over the United States. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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THEY JOIN UP BEFORE CALL-UP
A Combined Operation for Army and Sea Cadets and the Army Training Corps. 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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AIRFORCE VISIT
The Duchess of Gloucester at the Leeming RAF base in Yorkshire for a special inspection visit. The highlight of the tour, a daring performance by the Gemini acrobatic team. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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PARACHUTE PRACTICE
At Watchfield, Berkshire, British paratroopers have been taking part in a demonstration of combined Allied air transport supply. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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LONDON HONOURS MEMORY OF AMERICAN DEAD
British and American servicemen and women marched to St. Paul's on Independence Day. General Eisenhower made the presentation of the Roll of Honour of those who gave their lives ""in the cause of freedom, justice and truth"". Disclaimer:...