Britain Shows New Tanks (Universal Newsreel, May 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C/D. BRITAIN SHOWS NEW TANKS: ENGLAND - The Royal Armored Corps shows its newest, mightiest armored vehicles, including the mammoth 60-ton Caernarvon, in an awesome action display for high military officials. / GEN. DEAN GREETS GI'S: SEATTLE, WA - Gen. William F. Dean, hero of Korean combat and captivity is at the dockside as 3200 veterans return from overseas. A gala civic reception, including can-can girls, completes the ceremonies, part of nation-wide observances of Armed Forces Day. / FIRST JET TRANSPORT: RENTON, WA - America's first jet transport plane rolls out of the factory two months ahead of schedule. The 95-ton Jet Stratoliner is planned to carry up to 150 passengers across the Atlantic in less than 8 hours—or serve as a military aerial tanker. / HELLDORADO KIDS' PARADE: LAS VEGAS, NV - Helldorado Week in the Silver State gets under way with a festive parade of kids in old-time garb. The youngsters kick up their heels as Nevada pays homage to the good old days. 2. ROYAL TOUR ENDS: LONDON - Pageantry recalling the splendor of the Coronation marks the return of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke Edinburgh from their 6-month world tour. A spectacular parade through crowd lined streets to Buckingham Palace, where a massed ovation from the enormous throng greets the popular monarch. 3. PLANES & AIRMEN OF TOMORROW: NEW YORK - 1000 model plane enthusiasts gather at the annual flying fair held at Floyd Bennett Field. Airmen of tomorrow display their handiwork, ranging from an ingenious "flying saucer" to radio-controlled models that can do everything a full-sized plane can. (LOCAL – MEMPHIS) KING COTTON IS MONARCH FOR A DAY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library