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Disastrous Harrow and Wealdstone train collision claim lives of 200 people in England; Freighter Flying Enterprise founders at sea
Clip opens with 8 October, 1952 scenes from the aftermath of the Harrow and Wealdstone railroad train crash in England, where the collision of a Scottish Express train and a commuter train, followed by another express train, killed 200 people outside of London, England. Destroyed British railway trains on the track. Rescue operations carried out. Injured carried away for medical help on litters. Scene changes to coast of England in early January 1952, as the United States freighter ship Flying Enterprise (formerly the SS Cape Kumukaki) founders to one side while underway in rough seas. The ship had battled to stay afloat for 8 days following structural damage and then shifting cargo. Captain of the ship Kurt Carlsen is honored at a ceremony for putting up a brave fight for eight days trying to get the ship to port across the rough sea.
Mix of 1940s and early 1950s scenes relevant to Great Britain, its people, and achievements.
Soldiers standing at attention on a field as they are reviewed by British officers together with U.S. General Eisenhower (likely circa World War 2 era). Officers inspect the soldiers. Wide shot of ship passing in front of Fort St. Angelo, Malta. Some British sailors at a port. Operation Hurricane atomic bomb test done by Great Britain: Atomic bomb blast is shown, which occurred October 3, 1952. British family seated at a dinner table in a house talking during a meal. Paintings of merchant ships underway at sea. A statue. British King George VI presenting award to a British soldier. Brief shot of British soldiers running from a bunker or low trench doorway outward toward battle at El Alamein. British tanks advancing on sand terrain in North Africa in World War 2. Exterior view of homes of some British families. Shops and buildings along the sides of a street. British people walking on a street near shops and businesses. U.S. soldiers also seen among them. A U.S. Army soldier stops to shake hands and talk to two British civilian men. Traffic of cars and buses on street behind them. Wide shot of British parliament buildings, bridge, Big Ben clock tower.
New catapult for aircraft carriers demonstrated in England.
A British catapult systems for aircraft carriers is introduced. Demonstrations include launch of a dead weight, a pilotless plane and then piloted jets from the deck of an aircraft carrier during various stages of tests in England. The pilotless plane has no wing tips to ensure it will not fly far after launch, and crashes into the sea after launch.
People welcome Captain Kurt Carlsen in England.
The Flying enterprise ship sinking in Atlantic Ocean. Wreckage of ship. A ship sails in sea. Wind blowing. People welcome Captain Kurt Carlsen in England. Captain holds flowers in his hands. Captain addresses. A man clicks photo.
The new coin with profile of Queen Elizabeth II is launched in England.
A new coin launched in England. Man working on a machine that mints the new coin bearing the profile of Queen Elizabeth II of England, several months before her coronation. The design is approved by a committee headed by Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Judges note down their remarks as models pose in different outfits during a sportswear fashion show in England.
A sportswear fashion show in England. Models walk on a ramp and pose in different sports and outdoor wear designed by British designers. A panel of judges notes down remarks.