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A pilot seated in a special trainer learns flying as the trainer rotates in Canada.

A pilot learns flying in a special trainer in Canada. The pilot seated in the special trainer. A man stands near the special trainer. The pilot closes the door of the trainer. Another man talks with the pilot over a radio. The special trainer rotates. The pilot and the man seated at a table learn the basics of flying in a special trainer.

Date: 1939, November 13
Duration: 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070957
Fishermen catch fish to as others enjoy a meal in Omemee, Ontario in Canada.

Men catch fish in Omemee, Ontario in Canada. Fishing net is brought up. Fishermen holds a fish, checks it and throws it back into water. Woman on boat catches a fish. Flag of United Kingdom on a boat in the background. People stand on porch of a house. Woman prepares food. People seated at dinning table in a garden to have their meal.

Date: 1939, July 14
Duration: 1 min 9 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046713
People greet King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as they arrive in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A large crowd gathers on a street to greet the King and the Queen. Bakers standing near a table. A cake on the table. The King and the Queen come outside a building. A large crowd cheer and wave towards them. People standing near the cake. Aerial view of the large crowd on the street. A war memorial at Connaught Square dedicated to the soldiers who died in World War II. The dignitaries place a wreath on the memorial.

Date: 1939, May 24
Duration: 1 min 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675076144
People greet King George and Queen Elizabeth as they arrive for the King's Plate turf classic in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The King's Plate turf classic held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. People gather in a large number on the ground. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom arrive to watch the championship. Dignitaries arrive in a royal carriage. A large crowd greets them. The King and the Queen seated in the grandstands. The race starts. Jockeys riding their horses on the race track. People watching the race. The winner is awarded by dignitaries. The King and the Queen seated in the royal carriage. After the event they leave the area.

Date: 1939, May 29
Duration: 1 min 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675076154
An all-Dominion pursuit and bomber aircraft tested in Montreal, Canada.

A fast new dive bomber tested in Montreal, Quebec. An all-Dominion development pursuit and bomber combined parked at an air base. A ground crewman prepares the aircraft for the test flight. The pilot gives the signal and starts the engine. The aircraft taxis and takes off. The bomber in flight above the clouds as it hits a speed of 300 MPH. The pilot conducts test maneuvers.

Date: 1939, April 26
Duration: 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675057816
England and France declare war on Germany; German troops conquer Denmark and Norway during World War II

World War 2. Britain (United Kingdom) and France declare war on Germany. German infantry carrying Panzerschreck antitank weapons. British troops mobilizing for war. Sign reads "A Call to Arms." Groups of new recruit British soldiers marching in large columns, including soldiers from Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. British Queen Elizabeth class battleship with other warships. Animated map showing units of British fleet blockading Germany at Suez, Malta, Gibralter, the English Channel,and the North Sea. Adolf Hitler and German General staff make war plans. Animated map shows European countries around Germany. Ice skaters near Windmills in Holland. Farmers harvest grain. Bicyclists in Netherlands. Radio towers broadcast Nazi propaganda. Joseph Goebbels. Hitler denying intent to harm other countries. German military planners identify Norway as a target. Map shows German U-boats using Norwegian fjords. Map shows British fleet at Scapa Flow, and blockading ships in range from Norway. April 9, 1940, German army enters Copenhagen as Danes watch. German freighters in Norwegian ports smuggle troops and war materiel. German warships proceeding up Norwegian fjords, carrying troops and equipment. German Ju-87 and Ju-88 bombers and Me 109 aircraft in flight. Ju-88 over treetops. Junkers Ju-52 trimotor aircraft carrying German soldiers. Quislings seize power in Norway. View of Vidkun Quisling. Nazi posting up rules for citizen residents of Oslo Norway.

Date: 1939
Duration: 7 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038485