Big Moves on Air Front

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
1762
Date Released
19 Jan 1948
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 5
Summary
Squadron-Leader Waterton attains speed of 660 mph in twin-jet Meteor. Saunders-Roe giant flying-boat begins to take shape at Isle of Wight. Thrills and comedy are features of Miami Air Show.
Keywords
Entertainment and leisure; Aviation; Records; Stunts
Length of story (in feet)
219

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Film Archive

Name
Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean
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Phone
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Address
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Notes
British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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'Big Moves on Air Front', British Paramount News Issue No. 1762, 19 Jan 1948. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/40887 (Accessed 13 Nov 2025)