A detailed and comprehensive examination of the developing economies of the Caribbean, specifically the island of St. Lucia and the republic of Guyana on the South American coast.
Begins by looking ...
A detailed and comprehensive examination of the developing economies of the Caribbean, specifically the island of St. Lucia and the republic of Guyana on the South American coast.
Begins by looking ...
The film looks at the punishment received by Rhodesians and South Africans who talked to World in Action in 'Goodbye Mr. Smith' and 'The dumping grounds'. Some were deported and others jailed.
The story of Rhodes' influence in Africa. Includes exterior of house where he was born; his grave; African mining towns; Rhodesia and Oxford Colleges(?).
Colour newsreel dated 1971
Production / Donor Details: The Rhodesia Collection was donated by the journal Rhodesians Worldwide and contains a number of films purchased from the collection of Henry Berriff, a cameraman in the ...
The rle of medical staff in the Royal Navy.
The various kinds of medical staff in the Navy are introduced - medical assistants (HMS Dido), medical officers, medical technicians and RN nurses. "Imagine yourself in ...
Documentary record of the British Combined Services Expedition to South Georgia, with archive footage of Shackleton's expedition 1914-1917.
Preparation begins; supply dumps are set up. The men eat meal prior to ...
Good shots of local children, sailing, donkey race, etc.
In addition to showing the technicalities involved in building the new harbour at Dubai, one of the Trucial States of the Arabian Gulf, the film shows something of the way of life of the people of Dubai. Intended for consulting engineers.
A look at our neighbours from China and Hong Kong.
Progress in Hong Kong, showing both the problems and the solutions to them.
Looks at Hong Kong, and its growing business centre, geared to cope with business deals from all over the world.
A special report to the United Nations on the state of the trust territory of Papua New Guinea. As such the film covers a variety of topics, including social and economic conditions, and the political climate as the territory approaches self-government ...
(Mute print only of) public relations film about the activities of the Royal Navy.
Scenes include submarine sequence, in-flight RAS (replenishment at sea), personnel installing electrical supply in a Hong Kong ...
Crewmen from HMS Londonderry enjoy the hospitality of the Anguillan islanders.
A party from HMS Londonderry, two ratings and a petty officer, enjoy some liberty on the island of ...
HM ships Bossington, Hubberston and Maxton leave HMS Tamar, Hong Kong, on the start of the 80-day voyage back to Britain.
Captain goes up gangway onto HMS Bossington alongside in ...
Steampast in line ahead by ships of the Royal Navy, Commonwealth Strategic Reserve, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Reel One. Aerial LSs of the steampast. Spectators stand on the ...
Service Recruiting film intended to recruit teachers to work in British service schools overseas, particularly in Malta, Cyprus and Hong Kong. The film describes the problems faced by families that spend a considerable amount of time moving due to ...
Tells the story of a typical RAF trooping from Brize Norton to Hong Kong, illustrating the work of the Air Movements organisation in its passenger handling role.
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Content information copied from SSVC RAF Catalogue of Training Films & ...
Illustrates the procedures to be carried out for approaches to, and departures from, Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong.
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Content information copied from SSVC RAF Catalogue of Training Films & Video Tapes 1989
RAF film on the Falcons parachute display team, beginning with training in the Persian Gulf during which the team are shown practising manoeuvres while in freefall from 12,000 feet. The Falcons then move on to an eight week tour of Australia as part ...
TV documentary which examines the possibility of an honourable settlement between Britain and Rhodesia.
The programme reviews the worsening situation in Rhodesia - political oppression, persecution of ...