Teenagers sleep closely pressed together in the airport at night. Names of the Beatles written on a 'Foam filled Beetle'. Beatles arrive at the airport. They come out of the plane and wave to the crowd. Policemen hold the screaming crowd of 12 thousand teenagers behind fence. People are also seen on roof. Policemen hold a fainted girl. Members of airport crew watch from windows. Policemen escort Beatles to a car amidst tight security
Delegates of miners (presumably coal) arriving for meetings regarding conditions of miners and their families. They talk amongst themselves. A child watches men talk. A sign reads 'Board of trade' on the wall of the building. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower (lower half) visible in background as men wearing suits and bowler hats enter building. A deputation of women stands on steps outside the conference building. They attend on behalf of women and children of the miners. Women step up into carriage at curb.
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.
The youngest Prince of Britain. Prince Edward of Britain with his parents. The baby with his parents, the Duke and the Duchess of Kent, Prince George and Princess Marina.
Two British officials leave 10 Downing Street following a meeting of Prime Minister Chamberlain's War Cabinet. The Silhouette of them is seen as they pass through an archway. Next, Sir Howard Kingsley Wood, Secretary of State for Air, steps from Number 10, and walks close past the camera. Another official leaves the residence. He turns right and walks toward Horse Guards Road. Police make sure spectators stay on the sidewalk as he passes. Glimpse of a military officer leaving quickly, followed by a young official. The crowd standing dutifully, on the sidewalk (but just barely, all with their feet at the very edge). A man enters number 10 just as a uniformed messenger arrives. The man enters and the messenger makes his delivery and leaves. Lord Halifax, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is seen leaving next, together with Leslie Hore-Belisha, British Secretary of State for War. The camera follows them as they walk along Downing Street and across Whitehall-Parliament Street. They pass pedestrians who stop to watch them. View of St. Stephens entrance Houses of Parliament A group of officials in bowler hats crossing towards Parliament. A few cars, and pedestrians moving about.
A training program for the sailors of British Navy teaches them methods of hand to hand combat attack and counterattack. A British Navy officer and other sailors. Two sailors demonstrate the methods. The sailor who poses as the opponent moves forward with a weapon in his hand. The other sailor protects himself with the edge of his arm and delivers a punch in the tummy. The two sailors demonstrate what to do when enemy comes forward to kick. Both sailors move towards each other. The opponent raises his leg to kick. The sailor holds it, sweeps it and causes the opponent to fall on the ground. The sailor hits at the shin of the enemy with his boots. The two sailors move towards each other and both roll on the ground. The other sailors look. The two sailors show how to protect one self when the enemy attacks from behind. The sailor stands with a gun. The opponent comes from behind and grabs the sailor. The sailor jerks back his head and uses his left leg to protect himself. The opponent comes from behind and grabs the sailor with his forearm. The sailor grabs his arm with both his hands, kneels down and hauls him over. The opponent attacks the sailor from behind and grabs his neck with his hands. The sailor holds the hands of the enemy and hauls him over. (World War II period).
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