British Victory Parade (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BRITISH VICTORY PARADE: LONDON - Two million spectators, including the King and Queen, view monster victory parade on the anniversary of final triumph over the Axis. All-day celebration is keynoted by marching men and machines of war, with American contingent leading the way. 2. CROWN JEWELS RECOVERED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A King's ransom in jewels, worth three millions, is on display following the arrest of several Army officers, who allegedly stole the collection from a castle in Germany. 3. SAFETY SEAT FOR PILOTS: DAYTON, OH - An amazing ejection device that tosses pilot and parachute to safety from a crippled plane is tried out by Air Forces technicians at Wright Field. The pilot releases the device—and presto! 4. FLOODS IN SPAIN: SPAIN - Threatened with international boycott by the United Nations, Franco Spain has troubles right at home as flood waters ravage farms and cities over a wide area. Thousands are homeless. 5. PARATROOPS IN MASS DROP: STEWART FIELD, NY - Airborne troops from Fort Benning demonstrate latest tactics in capturing an "enemy" airfield, as graduates of the 1947 West Point class look on. Just watch ’em hit the silk! 6. JALOPPIES IN SPEED (?) RACE: MINEOLA, NY - No speed records are broken, but the laughs come fast and furious as a field of early-day buggies, including a Stanley Steamer, take part in a motorcade of the first automobiles. 7. SPANISH CYCLE ACES RACE: SPAIN - A motorcycle classic that finds the speed demons roaring through city streets and risking their necks on slippery turns. Several spectacular crack-ups add zest to this Barcelona thriller. (LOCAL – BOSTON) HOLY HOUR CELEBRATED. (LOCAL – PORTLAND) FESTIVAL OF ROSES. (LOCAL – BOSTON) HOLY HOUR CELEBRATED. (LOCAL – CANADA) BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. (LOCAL – CANADA) PLAN FUTURE OF WORLD AVIATION.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library