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COLONEL DONOVAN SUMS UP -
Colonel Donovan, President Roosevelt's unofficial observer, has made a comprehensive survey of all war fronts. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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PREMIER VISITS BOMBER STATION -
Sir Charles Portal and Sir Dudley Pound accompanied Mr Churchill when he visited at station of Bomber Command. There were many aircraft on viewing, including the Boeing B17, commonly called the 'Flying Fortress'. Disclaimer: British...
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Sir C Deverill.
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Palestine:
Stern measures are taken to suppress Arab terrorism. 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...
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NEGUIB'S PILGRIMAGE -
General Neguib, on a pilgrimage to Mecca, was welcomed at Djedda [sic] by Saudi Arabian Princes on behalf of their father. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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ACCORDING TO PLAN - NO SOUND
First pictures of the new advance in the Middle East. The Battle of El Alamein, under the leadership of General Montgomery, men from all parts of Britain and the Dominions fought their way forward. Rommel is now on the retreat in North...
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OFFICERS OF THE FUTURE
For the first time since the Sovereign's parade has been held at Sandhurst, a Prime Minister represented the Queen. Mr Macmillan who was received with a General salute, made the inspection, and the Sword of Honour was presented to Senior...
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Memoir: ® A tribute by G Ward Price.
Lawrence of Arabia. 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 the opinions or...
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Camera Makes Rapid Sketches In Britain
First snapshot is Isle of Man at inauguration of Sir Montagu Butler as Lieutenant-Governor. ® London: Catholic police parade. ® Lympne: Ten new planes for Egypt. ® Lincoln: Battalion's long overdue return. ® Dover: Royal visitors...
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OAK APPLE DAY
It was Founder's Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea when Field Marshal Sir William Slim, accompanied by the Governor, General Sir Bernard Paget, inspected the Pensioners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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Blood Swept Lands And Seas of Red Poppy Installation
The installation 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper consists of 888,246 ceramic poppies - representing each of the commonwealth servicemen and women killed in the first world war. (Footage by Peter...
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HD Super Slow-Mo: Business People Shooting The Enemy
HD Super Slow-Mo: Business People Shooting The Enemy
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THE COMET IV FLIES
The new 'Comet IV', with de Havilland's chief test pilot, Group Captain John Cunningham, made its first flight, from Hatfield. This jet airliner is twice as powerful as the first Comet. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA
Caracas, the morning after a revolution, in which a would-be dictator (General Jiminez) was deposed at a cost of some three hundred lives. The capital rejoices over its hard-won freedom. But trouble was not yet over. Political feeling...
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THE PRINCESS IN SCOTLAND
One of Princess Margaret's engagements was at Glasgow Cathedral: the unveiling of stained glass windows in memory of officers and men of the Services in Scotland. The Princess then visited the submarine base at Care Loch and inspected...
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EISENHOWER TAKES OVER
The supreme commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Forces in Europe got busy immediately he arrived in Paris. He met M Schuman and Field Marshal Montgomery. Meetings followed with Monsieur Moch, Monsieur Pleven and General Juin. General...
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THE NAVY GETS THROUGH - NO SOUND
A convoy of the Royal and Merchant Navy's get much needed supplies through to Malta. There was fierce fighting with the enemy and the loss of four ships ""Eagle"", ""Manchester"", ""Cairo"" and ""Forsight"". Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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EISENHOWER AT SANDHURST -
The Supreme Allied Commander reviewed the Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst and addressed the new Officers. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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NAMES IN THE NEWS
In New York, Richard Nixon and family celebrate his Election victory. ® In Paris, we meet Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, the NLF Leader at the Vietnam talks. ® In London, Devonshire's Sally-Anne Turner is voted Ideal Barmaid - And a host of...
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COLDITZ EXHIBITION
At the Imperial War Museum in London, The Colditz Exhibition - an exhibition displaying escape equipment and various articles made by the prisoners. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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BATTLE OF EGYPT - NO SOUND
The new defence position at El Alamein is being reinforced and General Auchinleck went up to the front to see for himself. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps works on disabled tanks to bring them back into service as seen as possible. Land...