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British Royal Air Force passes in Coronation Review for Queen Elizabeth

A Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) Show in England. The Royal Air Force passes in Coronation Review for the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II. R.A.F flyers march. R.A.F. aircraft on airfield for inspection by Queen Elizabeth. RAF aircraft fly overhead in formation, including Lincoln Bombers, Meteor Fighters, English Electric Canberra Jet Bombers, and a Handley Page Victor Jet Bomber which had been top secret until the occasion. An aerial view of the Victor Jet Bomber is also seen.

Date: 1953, July 22
Duration: 1 min 18 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675041353
British MP Havelock Wilson urges support for war against Germany during a public meeting (WW1)

United Kingdom Member of Parliament and President of the National Seamen's and Firemen's Union Havelock Wilson argues against pacificism and calls for "Peace with Victory," at a public meeting at Trafalgar Square in London, England (Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom) He stands near statue of lion at base of Nelson's Column and addresses a seated audience of men and women. In change of scene, Mr. Wilson poses, using two canes for support, as he speaks in front of a building. Men hold up a sign reading: "Sailors and Soldiers, Don't forget to declare yourselves in favour of the Seamen's Boycott of the Huns." (The Seamen pledged to boycott German maritime activities, following the war as reprisal for German attacks during World War I) Closeup of Havelock Wilson.

Date: 1918
Duration: 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042455
Prime Minister Chamberlain in London declares a state of war against Germany and British forces prepare for war.

Britain declares war on Germany. Artillery poised on streets of London with Big Ben clock tower in the background on the grounds of the Palace of Westminster. People gathered outside and near fountain of Trafalgar Square. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declares a state of war in London. Troops mobilize and air raid defenses are manned to prevent bombing attacks. Soldiers firing artillery, building barricades. Battleships underway at sea. Soldiers continue firing at night. Destroyed buildings and wrecked equipment. Thousands of children are evacuated to the countryside.

Date: 1939, September 3
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046126
Dead German soldiers being buried by British soldiers during Battle of the Somme in France during World War I

Dead German soldiers lie in the battlefield during the battle of the Somme in World War 1. A battalion of Middlesex Regiment digs graves and buries the dead German soldiers on the battlefield where they fell.

Date: 1916
Duration: 1 min 13 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675048391
British soldiers march at a ceremony in England to celebrate the end of World War II.

Victory in Europe Day celebrations, World War II in England. American airmen march past a hangar ( in which a B-17 bomber can be seen) as others look on. A military band plays as it marches in a field. Airmen at a parade. An airman carries the American flag and military band plays.

Date: 1945, May 8
Duration: 1 min 30 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675048987
Winston Churchill becomes British Prime Minister for the second time, London, England.

Major events of the year 1951. Parliamentary elections in Britain. People come out of polling stations after casting their votes. Votes counted and Winston Churchill becomes the Prime Minister for the second time. Churchill at various public meetings as large crowds cheers for him. Winston outside the 10 Downing Street.

Date: 1951, December 24
Duration: 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675049179