Refine Your Search

Uzbekistan Soviet Union 1947 stock footage and images

- Showing 2485 to 2490 of 2872 results
Queen Elizabeth and King George VI visit Victoria Falls in Rhodesia and meet ruler of Barotseland on their tour to southern Africa.

British monarchs tour to Africa. King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret visit the Victoria Falls, twice as high as Niagara Falls, on the Zambezi River running between Zambia and Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe). King George VI presents a gift to the ruling Chief of Barotseland, Imwiko Lewanika, known as the Mbumu wa Litunga. Lozi natives dance and native residents play drums. Barotseland Chief rowed on boat by native Lozi men.

Location: Africa
Date: 1947, April
Duration: 1 min 4 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675036723
The U.S. Air Force tests rocket-assisted takeoff on a C-47 transport aircraft

A United States Air Force C-47 aircraft (tail number 43-48765) is seen parked on a grass airfield, with its rear door open and entry ladder down. Camera zooms in on so-called jet-assisted takeoff (JATO) cylinders fastened underneath the aircraft. Closeup of the aircraft landing gear and tires. Closer view of the JATO cylinders, that appear to be twin 12AS-250 Junior JATO cylinders made by Aerojet Corporation.. Two Air Force officers approach and board the aircraft, which is being guarded by an armed Staff Sergeant. Camera pans across to the aircraft as the crew starts number 2 engine, as a fire guard with extinguisher stands by. A collection of military and other persons stands by vehicles in the background. The fire guard walks to number 1 engine which the crew starts. With both engines running smoothly, the pilot waves to the fire guard from his open cockpit window. Next, the aircraft is seen taxiing on the otherwise empty airfield. It turns near a large tree and commences a takeoff roll. The Jato bottles fire and the aircraft is launched into the air after a very short ground run, with smoke spurting from the JATO rocket cylinders. Another view of the Jato takeoff is seen as well.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 3 min 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675036850
Americans in North Platte Nebraska celebrate victory over Japan in the second world war; Celebrations in town

People wave to celebrate the victory over Japan ("V-E Day") in the second world war, as they stand by a street corner in North Platte, Nebraska. Police officers and their families move in a procession through the middle of the road. Two officers drink champagne to celebrate the Victory over Japan day in World War 2. A man and a kid riding on a horse back and holding a flag of United States pass by a street amidst heavy traffic. Cops sit in the middle of a road and drink.

Location: North Platte Nebraska USA
Date: 1947, August 14
Duration: 1 min 27 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037487
Senate committee questions a witness during hearings in Washington,DC

A senate committee questions a witness during hearings in washington, DC c

Location: Washington DC USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037502
Official visitors travel aboard the boat, "Warden Johnston" to Alcatraz island in California, United States.

Official visitor talks to Officer and shows identification to him . They board the boat called 'Warden Johnston' and speak to the officers as they take down notes. Boat sails across the San Francisco Bay in California. As the boat nears an island a chimney and a tin roofed building with ALCATRAZ written on it is seen.

Location: Alcatraz island California USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037521
Warden talks with his officers at Alcatraz island in California, United States.

Warden speaks to several officers and then enters the administration building at Alcatraz island in California, United States. He inspects area around the prison. A light house is seen at the island. Guards are seen occupying various posts around the facility.

Location: Alcatraz island California USA
Date: 1947
Duration: 58 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037522
<< Previous | Page: 1 ... 415 416 417 ... 479 | Next >>