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MOON ROCKET
If pictures of Russian launchings are not released, one can be certain that the firing of their latest sensation, the ""Moon Rocket"", was no less dramatic than this giant American rocket, prepared to be launched. As in America, so in...
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TO LINK COMMONWEALTH
The Sea was once the only link between the nations which are now the British Commonwealth. A telephone cable under the sea is the latest plan; to bring these countries even closer together. A cable has been specially designed by British...
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DISPATCH FROM JORDAN
British Paratroops, flown to Jordan from Cyprus were quick to settle down. Hunter Jets of the Royal Air Force were also there, having acted as escorts to the air transports. Oil tankers of the United States Air Force have been flying in...
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SCHOOL FOR BATTLE -
Britain's new Army is being turned into the toughest in the world at ""Battle Schools"". They are put through an Assault Course and given weapon training. Street fighting is also a large part of the training. Disclaimer: British...
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
The development of telecommunications from Edwardian times to the highly automated near-future is the subject of a fascinating exhibition at London's Design Centre. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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OIL CRISIS MOUNTS IN TEHERAN [sic]
In Teheran a wild mob demonstrated against the Hague Court's decision on the oil dispute. The Shah is welcomed by the Premier, Dr Mossadeq and his ministers on leaving hospital after his operation for appendicitis. The American...
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SINGAPORE BLITZED - NO SOUND
The first blitz on Singapore came within a few hours of the opening of hostilities. Planes from a Japanese aircraft carrier dropped bombs on Singapore's well known landmarks. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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VAAGSO RAID - NO SOUND
The Commandos set out before first light, the object to capture the small defended island of Vaagso, off the Norwegian coast. The German garrison are taken by surprise and quickly over come on the island of Maaloy. Barges then cross the...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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MEDITERRANEAN MISCELLANY -
Wounded from Tunisia leave Tripoli on their way to Alexandria to recover. During their passage by lighter to the hospital ship they were entertained by bandsmen of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The men on the Mediterranean front...
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ROUND THE CLOCK RAIDS - NO SOUND
The Royal Air Force continue their 'round the clock' raids on targets in Germany and occupied Europe. Berlin and Cologne have both been recent targets, whilst factories, transport, shipping and docks have all been heavily hit....
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ALLIES BREAK THROUGH IN NORMANDY -
The occupation of Coutances by American troops was a clear pointer to the way things were going on the Western front. The British, advancing south of Caumont, began their break-through drive in the direction of Vire. Disclaimer: British...
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WINTER STORY
A brief look at the ills and thrills of Winter. ® EUROPE in the grip of some unusually heavy early snow-falls. LAPLAND where the annual reindeer roundup produces all the excitement of a ""Western"" in the frozen north. BRITAIN, where...
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TRANSATLANTIC RACE
Over four hundred contestants are expected to compete for more than £60,000 in prize money in the Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race. We meet some of them ""limbering up"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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THE SHROPSHIRE DILEMMA
Days and nights of agonising indecision, during the siege of Gunman John James, his wife and their four children at Weston-under-Redcastle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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""SHROVETIME""
From an exhibition of Edwardian and Victorian Valentine cards we go to the modern manufacture of the traditional love messages. Computers help sort orders for special designs as the greeting card industry churns out hearts and flowers...
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LORD RUSSELL
Death at 97 of Lord (Bertrand) Russell - mathematician, author, philosopher and humanist. Library film of Russell at home, with Russian scientists and receiving Nobel Literature Prize in 1950. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CONTAINER SHIP
The world's biggest container ship docks at Southampton. In one trip to North America she'll carry more cargo than the other seven vessels currently operated by the line. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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MONTE CASSINO - THE BOMBING
The decision to attack the monastery, occupied and fortified by the Germans, was a military necessity. ® ® The results of the decision are vividly portrayed in the following sensational pictures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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MONTE CASSINO - THE BOMBING
The decision to attack the monastery, occupied and fortified by the Germans, was a military necessity. ® ® The results of the decision are vividly portrayed in the following sensational pictures. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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AACHEN -
First newsreel pictures of the battle of Aachen date from the middle of October. American armour and infantry fought a house to house battle, which resulted in many German civilians surrendering. Grim fighting continued with German...
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1,000 MILES OF ATTACK -
The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in the war on the Eastern front, since then the Germans have suffered defeat after defeat. The city is still in ruins but the Soviet people are beginning the rebuild. Victories have taken...