MALTA STORY 1953
Recital of heroic defence of Malta in 1942.
Recital of heroic defence of Malta in 1942.
INTEREST. The Government's struggle against Communist terrorists in Malaya - several reconstructions of patrol work, jungle warfare etc.
r.1 General Sir Gerald Templer arrives at a regimental parade ground. He thanks the troops (about to be ...
Story of naval captain's apparently successful discovery of perfect way of life and how feminine vagaries transform his happiness into a fool's paradise.
Rhodes Centenary exhibition. Royal family. Pavilions, exhibits. Grave of Leander Starr Jameson.
Production / Donor Details: Films Shot by Leslie Matisonn
Girls on giant tortoise. Hitting tortoise with stick. Swimming. Man with six fingers.
Mission hospital? Leper. Coastal scenes. Local boys climbing a greasy pole? Offcial visit: Governor? Crowds listen to address. Sailing ships.
Taken by HMS Ceylon. Full details of signing ceremony, speeches etc in docket CNI 38/51.
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Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has not been viewed - information is taken from CNI records.
Taken in February 1953. Includes 400ft of Vanguard entering dry dock in Gibraltar.
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Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has not been viewed - information is taken from CNI records.
During the spring cruise of the Home Fleet, HMS Eagle enters Grand Harbour, Malta.
Aerial LS down the length of Grand Harbour, Malta - Eagle lies near Bighi Bay, while in the inner harbour ...
Opening of NATO Headquarters in Malta. Admiral Mountbatten unfurls flags of NATO countries at Lascaris.
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Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has not been viewed - information is taken from CNI records ...
The Australian and New Zealand contingents to the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II are inspected by C-in-C Mediterranean.
Admiral Mountbatten visits HMAS Sydney in Grand Harbour, Malta; ...
NATO commanders meet at HQ in Lascaris, Malta.
Allied Commanders-in-Chief gather at NATO HQ at Lascaris in Malta to discuss "matters of common interest". Seen arriving are Admiral Mountbatten ...
Ships of the Mediterranean Fleet (HMS Glasgow, HMS Gambia, HMS Manxman) leave Grand Harbour and submarines leave Msida Creek for the Coronation celebrations.
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Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has ...
Movement of dock at intervals, over four hours. On control platform. Compression.
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Summary: cataloguing incomplete as the film has not been viewed - information is taken from CNI records.
Film of naval activities during the Coronation Day celebrations in various parts of the Far East and elsewhere, 2nd June 1953.
(Part 1) HMS Unicorn in Singapore; public tours ship. (Part 2) ...
I. Opening ceremony onboard the Sea Scouts Guardship TS Egmont in Malta. C-in-C Mediterranean, Admiral Lord Mountbatten (who was also Chief Scout) comes onboard with Lady and Pamela Mountbatten. He inspects the ship. Countess ...
The Scottish Air Division (RNVR) visit to Malta, August 1953.
Air crews at work, RNVR officers relaxing on the beach at Kalafrana. Flag Officer 2 visits to RNVR Squadrons at Hal Far (Vice- ...
The visit of General Gruenther, Supreme Commander, SHAPE visits NATO HQ Malta at the invitation of C-in-C Mediterranean.
General Gruenther arrives at Luqa Airport, Malta. He welcomes Admiral ...
I. LS-CU as one of 848's American-built Whirlwind HAS.21s sweeps in to land in a cleared area. Aerial view from helicopter in flight over cultivated land. Sequence showing two helicopters, recognition letters 'H' and 'F', landing Gurkhas at Kampong ...
Sailors of the Mediterranean Fleet help with food supplies and relief work in Cyprus. A helicopter operating from HMS Theseus makes a reconnaissance flight over the disaster area.
Opening ...
(Part 1) First Lord arrives at NATO HQ, Floriana, Malta, shakes hands with Admiral Mountbatten and meets officers inside. Visit to HMS St Angelo, Malta: shakes hands with CO, inspects Guard of Honour, ship's company and WRENs ...
Admiral W N Fechteler USN visits Malta, November 26 1953.
Admiral Fechteler emerges from Skymaster to be welcomed by Admiral and Lady Mountbatten. He takes salute and inspects Guard of Honour ...
The welfare of the blind in Malaya: showing children at work and play in special schools for the blind; the training of blind craftmens; and the various occupations in which blind people are employed. The production of Braille reading matter, ...
An Indian couple, workers on a rubber estate in Malaya, receive a letter which they cannot read. A semi-literate friend, to who they go for help, tells them it contains news of a family bereavement. Luckily the village schoolmaster is able to ...