U.S. Jets to Holland (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1955)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. JETS TO HOLLAND: The first of 200 first-time Thunderstreak jet fighters are delivered to replace obsolete jets now serving with the Netherlands Air Force. Dutch airmen look on admiringly as the new craft demonstrate their capabilities–a spectacular show at near-sonic speeds. 2A/B/C/D/E. NEWS IN BRIEF — SENATOR KEFAUVER tosses his coon-skin cap in the Presidential ring, announcing that he will campaign for the Democratic candidacy in 1956, at a Washington, D.C. press conference. / PRINCE OF MONACO arrives in New York, and visits a Veteran's Hospital. It's rumored the handsome Prince, Europe's most eligible bachelor, is visiting America to seek a wife. / 700 P.O.W.'S FREED and return to Germany after years in Red slavery. Tearful, joyful reunions mark their return. They are the first freed since Adenauer's Moscow visit, when Russia promised to free 10,000. / ROYAL DEDICATION for London Airport's modern new Central Terminal building. Dedicated by Queen Elizabeth, its the first element in a large-scale modernization program. / AMPHIBIOUS MOTORCYCLE newly invented, is tested in Spain. The 'cycle takes a turn in canal, startling ducks and astounding boatmen. It works fine, surprising all but the inventor. 3. BONNETS FROM SUNNY ITALY: Feathers and fur highlight the newest hat fashions, modeled by lovely Signorinas. Chic and elegant chapeaux for every occasion. 4. SKI-BIRDS TAKE OFF: BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY - Canadian Olympic hopeful Jacques Charland "sweeps the hill" in winning the annual Tokle Memorial jump. (LOCAL – DETROIT) LENSING, MICH.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library