This is a tribute to the British Army which shows troops off duty in Malta, Tripoli, Suez and Malaya, including shots of a Malayan jungle patrol.

Independence Day celebrations in Malaya, 31 August 1957.

Over shots of government buildings, the British voiceover introduces the film; ‘The eve of Independence, we decorate our towns and await our great moment ...

Amateur film without titles shot by 2nd Lieutenant Richard House during his National Service while serving with the Royal East Kent Regiment (the Buffs) in Aden records on and off-duty scenes, including Trooping the Colour and the Moslem festival of ...

Reel 1: (Tin marking: Assam) Gurkha and Sikh troops with British officers at camp. Floods and storm damage to buildings.

Reel 2: (Tin marking: Ronnie)

Reel 3: (Tin marking: Aero - Supplies and Recce)

Reel 4: (Tin marking: Assam, ...

The work of a copper mine in Northern Rhodesia. Examines the geology of Rhodesia and shows how and where the mines were constructed. Looks at the work of the African mining teams and their supervision by Europeans. Shows the various mining and copper ...

I. A 3-in-1 whaler is lowered from HMS Victorious; slings are unhooked and removed. Whaler under oars in medium sea. LA MS track down starboard side of Victorious (R.38) in harbour - near stern, whaler is hooked on ready for hoisting. Scimitar and ...

The history of the ups and downs of the tobacco market and its effects on the growers.

Admiral the Earl Mountbatten of Burma relinquishes command in the Mediterranean, December 1954.

Admiral Mountbatten arrives at Customs House Steps. Sir Robert Laycock (Governor of Malta) ...

Colonial Secretary Mr Oliver Lyttelton is interviewed following his return from a visit to Malaya.

Colonial Secretary Oliver Lyttelton visits Mau Mau territory and meets the senior chief of the Kikuyu tribe. Mr Lyttelton is interviewed upon his arrival at London Airport, principally about the Mau Mau.

Comedy. Mr. Mensah entrusts the building of his house to his irresponsible nephew, who wastes all the money and materials. The situation is retrieved when Mr Mensah takes part in a government scheme that provides locals with free building ...

Mulenga is hired to do odd jobs in the grounds of a big house. However, another employee deviously tries to spoil Mulenga's chances of holding on to his position. When their employer learns of the plot, the scheming rival is dismissed, and ...