Here are some things in the archive that may be of interest to you over the next few weeks. Click on the links to take a look.
2013 British Open (18 July)
The 142nd Open Championship takes place this month in Scotland. British Pathé’s coverage of past events can be seen on our website via this link.
Wiley Post Flies Solo (22 July)
80 years: Wiley Post was the first to fly solo around the world. British Pathé has two newsreels covering the historic flight in this collection.
Bombing of Hamburg (24 July)
It is the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hamburg in Operation Gomorrah. Shots of the RAF and USAF raids and the devastation wrought can be found here.
Korean War Truce (27 July)
60 years: The signing of the truce in 1953 was covered by Pathé News and the original newsreel can be viewed here. The archive also has additional material from the Korean War, including combat footage. Here’s a selection.
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