As fellow said, "General" Eisenhower certainly was not that in 1958. Also, the B-36 airplane was long obsolete by 1958. Since Korean war is mentioned, means after 1949, but before '52. Best guess, 1950.
Certainly not 1958? Eisenhower, who is shown as "General" was U.S. president in 1952. Movie mentions Korean war, which means after 1950, but before 1952.
Einenhower was still not even U.S. President (he is shown as "Genreral"), so how could it be 1958? He was elected president in 1952, so this movie had to be even before that, am guessing 1950 or even 49.
I believe this newsreel is from about 1950 or '51. Note all the early British jets such as the Meteor fighter and the Valiant bomber. By 1958, the "Brits" were flying the Valiant, Vulcan and Victor jet bombers and all three would have been metioned if this had been '58. And lastly, Ike, metioned here as a General, was President of the U.S. and in his second term in office in 1958! Anyway, terrific, quality shots of early Meteors, Vampires, Shackleton, B-29's (Washingtons) and Canberras.
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antutu2011 1 month ago
Wow that is a really fine video. Thanks for posting
guidepost42 1 month ago
I didnt know RAF had "Washington´s" (B29´s)
Janneskatt 2 months ago
Wow! Enthralling for this airplane nut. Thanks for posting!
trexx63 6 months ago
Thanks 35west - I knew it was too early for 1958 with the aircraft shown.
82Echo411 6 months ago
Would these be 616 Sqd meteors....
macbrack04 8 months ago
Royal air force is very strong in 50s to 70s
ggaarryyy 9 months ago
As fellow said, "General" Eisenhower certainly was not that in 1958. Also, the B-36 airplane was long obsolete by 1958. Since Korean war is mentioned, means after 1949, but before '52. Best guess, 1950.
35westst 1 year ago
Certainly not 1958? Eisenhower, who is shown as "General" was U.S. president in 1952. Movie mentions Korean war, which means after 1950, but before 1952.
35westst 1 year ago
Einenhower was still not even U.S. President (he is shown as "Genreral"), so how could it be 1958? He was elected president in 1952, so this movie had to be even before that, am guessing 1950 or even 49.
35westst 1 year ago
@35westst It's from sometime in 1951---Canberra bombers were just entering squadron service at that point. It's a fascinating time-capsule of a film.
jrcadet4 7 months ago
I believe this newsreel is from about 1950 or '51. Note all the early British jets such as the Meteor fighter and the Valiant bomber. By 1958, the "Brits" were flying the Valiant, Vulcan and Victor jet bombers and all three would have been metioned if this had been '58. And lastly, Ike, metioned here as a General, was President of the U.S. and in his second term in office in 1958! Anyway, terrific, quality shots of early Meteors, Vampires, Shackleton, B-29's (Washingtons) and Canberras.
hudson501 1 year ago
Absolute magic. Thanks.
apollofsx 2 years ago 2
Brilliant!
leestrong7 2 years ago
Great video!
mrrenz123456789 2 years ago 4