French troops attack the Reds in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam during First Indochina War. Soldiers on tanks fire in the field. They hide behind barricades and fire. French soldiers with Communist prisoners.
First public films showing the U.S. Navy Lockheed XFV experimental vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. It is seen sitting sideways, on wheels, although it is intended to take off and land vertically, from a tail down position. Next the Convair XFY "Pogo" VTOL aircraft is shown. Convair techinician makes some adjustments to it. The XFY is slowly tilted to a tail down position. Its cockpit canopy is slowly opened and a pilot climbs aboard. Animated film shows image of a VTOL aircraft taking off and landing,vertically, from the deck of a freighter ship. Another view of the Convair XFY standing on its tail.
Scientists at the University of California in United States. They discuss a document. 'Bevatron', the atom smasher aids scientists in probing the fundamental mysteries of the universe.
The 45th Infantry Division returns to America after the Korean War in Korea. Soldiers march. Polish representatives view the embarkation of the 'Thunderbird' Division soldiers. Soldiers on deck of transport cheer, including a few African American soldiers.
Queen Elizabeth on her tour to Australia. The queen arrives in train. A large crowd gathers to watch the Queen and greets her. The Queen visits to a state sanctuary for Koala bears. She walks with a man and watches the bears.
Irish people parade on Saint Patrick's Day in New York, United States. A decoration in the form an Irish harp or cláirseach. Decorated floats move on the street. Men on horses dressed in colorful dresses. A musician playing bagpipes. Irish Setter dogs in parade. Crowd cheers. Houses along the side of street. Dublin's Lord Mayor Bernard Butler is on the reviewing stand.
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