Synopsis

Review of the main events of the year, including signing of Atlantic Pact; end of Berlin blockade; advance of Communism with Chinese troops in Shanghai (British troops sent to Hong Kong to counter) and Soviet troops in Red Square; Marshal Tito; Council of Europe; scenes in Britain including Royal family, events in British politics and the end of rationing; visit to Britain of Thomas Dewey; Smith brothers cross Atlantic in yacht; Meteor aircraft and HMS Amethyst.