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ATOMIC EXPLOSION HEARD IN RUSSIA
In 1945 America set off the first atomic bomb in New Mexico, now Russia has discovered the secret, this was announced by Truman. Meanwhile Vyshinsky asks UNO to ban the atom bomb. Mr Molotov tells the world that Russia has had the secret...
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HER MAJESTY VISITS OWN RAF SQUADRON
The Queen recently inspected Number 600 (City of London) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, it was her first visit as Honorary Air Commodore. It was at Biggin Hill, Kent, and she received a bouquet from 6 year old Wendy Thompson,...
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THE COMET'S RECORDS
The ""Comet"" has recently arrived back at London Airport after flying to North Africa and back, a distance just under 3,000 miles, in 6 hours 38 minutes. The pilot, Group Captain John Cunningham has a few words to say about the trip....
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ALLIED MANOEUVRES IN GERMANY
Once again British and American tanks rolled through the villages of Germany, this time, however, it was all part of the the big manoeuvres held at Paderborn recently. General de Lattre de Tassigny, Commander of the Western Union's Land...
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THE DUKE GOES BACK TO SEA
The Duke of Edinburgh leaves Heathrow Airport for Malta, where he is to take up command of the destroyer ""Chequers"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ONE WAY DOWN
There were six events in parachuting at the Army Championships at Netheravon, Wiltshire. Contests for special manoeuvres during ""Free Fall"" as well as for precision landings after jumps from various heights. During the nine days, over...
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GERMANY - TROOPS PARADE BEFORE MANOEUVRES
The C-in-C, the High Commissioner, General de Lattre de Tassigny and Mr Shinwell watch the huge parade of the Allied Forces at Sennelager, in Germany. Many well-known regiments were represented including the Black Watch and the ""Desert...
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SMUTS DEPARTS
Lord and Lady Tedder were at London Airport to see General Smuts off on his flight home to South Africa. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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ANOTHER ""COMET"" RECORD
Britain's already famous ""Comet"" jet liner, piloted by Group Captain Cunningham, has again been breaking records, this time the London to Rome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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RESERVISTS ENACT REALISTIC BATTLE
A mock battle is staged by Army and air Force at Bremore. 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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KOREA - BATTLE FOR PUSAN BRIDGEHEAD
American Marines landing prior to their success in moving up towards Pusan. Fighting to repel the Communists has been fierce. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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THE DUKE GETS LEAVE
Flying home from Malta in a Viking of the King's Flight, the Duke of Edinburgh arrived at London Airport. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE MEMORY OF GREATNESS
Movietone tribute for Remembrance Day. 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 do not represent...
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""ARROW-BATICS""!
The RAF's leading aerobatic team for sixty five - The Red Arrows - give a demonstration at Little Rissington, Gloucestershire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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KOREA - STRAFING GROUND TARGETS
Reinforcements arrive at an unnamed port in South Korea. They move up to the front under the command of General Walker, with General Dean (later posted as missing). Official American war pictures show one of the first heavy strikes by...
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BATTLE AIR LIFT SPEED-UP
The American Air Force has been trying out a revolutionary type of air transport; seen at Maryland, the aircraft has a detachable body - at the push of a button, it's separated from the machine and can then be used as a trailer truck....
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GOT A TANKER FOR THEIR TIGERS
RAF Bomber Command has introduced Victor tankers for air to air refuelling of jet fighters. First to try out these flying tankers are the Lightnings of the Tiger Squadron. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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AIR RACE FOR KINGS CUP
Thirty-six competitors took part in the Kings Cup Air Race at Wolverhampton, they included Princess Margaret's Hurricane, flown by Group Captain Peter Townsend. Though greatly handicapped, he failed by only sixty yards to catch Mr Day's...
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BRABAZON COMES TO TOWN
The 130 ton ""Bristol Brabazon One"" Trans-Oceanic Air Liner has made her first appearance at London Airport. Flown by Test Pilot Bill Pegg, the great aircraft is reported to have taken kindly to Heathrow, taking off and landing a number...
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THROUGH THE GUSTAV LINE AND BEYOND -
News from Italy is still very good, with the captured of San Angelo and Castelforte. French forces too have done terrific work in the advances. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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KOREA - REINFORCEMENT LEAVE BY AIR
From Lyneham Airfield, Wiltshire, the first reinforcements for the British battalions now fighting in Korea have now departed. They were men of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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PLANE CRASH - FORTY ONE DIE
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LENINGRAD AND KIEV FREED -
The raising of the long and terrible siege of Leningrad was one of the greatest of all Soviet victories. The City suffered ghastly privations and continuous bombardment, but work went on despite everything. Towards the end of 1943 forces...
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NEWS FROM THE USA - LARGEST FLYING BOAT
On the wings of the World's largest flying-boat we see a line out by American sailors to demonstrate the size of this aircraft which carries 108 including the crew. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...