Headlines from the Pathe Newsdesk

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
45/91
Date Released
12 Nov 1945
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Headlines from the Pathe Newsdesk
  2. 2Day of Remembrance

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 2
Summary
Actuality pictures and diagrams showing the workings and effects of the Radio Proximity Fuse as used in shells and bombs. The RPF was the Allies No 2 secret weapon. [132 ft] Petula Clark twelve years old singing prodigy commentates Pathe cover of Children’s Fashion Show at Dorchester Hotel. [100 ft] Cunard liner "Queen Elizabeth" enters giant King George V graving dock at Southampton for painting and overhaul. [173 ft] British Meteor Jet aircraft flown by Wilson and Greenwood capture air speed record at Herne Bay. 666 mph makes Wilson fastest man in the world. [147 ft]
Keywords
Ships and boats; Weapons; Aviation; Performing arts
Locations
London; Southampton; Herne Bay
Length of story (in feet)
552
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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