ZUM4873816: Tue. 03, 1953 - Jet Man Tells How Big Shot Him Down: The Pilot of the American Thunderjet shot down by a mystery Russian type MIG-15 yesterday, said today ta Wisenbaden he had seen unable to shake off his attackers., He said he tried to me throughout”. The pilot, lieut. Warren G.Brown, was on a routine patrol of the border separating the U.S. Zone of Germany from Czechoslovakia. With him was First Lieut. Donald G. Smith, also flying a Thunderjet. They said they were between seven and ten miles on the German side of the border when two Soviet-type Mig's intercepted them at about 13,000 fest. Brown baled out when he saw his machine has pretty well short up and the right wing was beginning to come apart.Photo Shows First; Lieut. Smith, on left, and Lieutenant Brown, demonstrate with jet fighter models at Wieshaden today how they were flying when the Mig's attacked. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4874296: Tue 03, 1953 - Coronation Influence Gets Onto Tables And Dresses: The coming coronation of Queen Elizabeth II is making itself felt in all manner of products from British designers. Many of these, including the pictured Coronation 3 1/2 souvenir bowl given a special merit award by Britain's Council of Industrial Design, will be shown at this year's British Industries Fair being held in London and Birmingham, April 27-May 8 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4874532: Aug. 29, 1953 - Burl Ives arrives in London by air; Bur Ives, the famous folk singer, arrived at London Airport this morning from Ireland. The new Burl Ives is two stone slimmer than his usual 22, but he must peel off another 4 stone from his mighty frame before shooting can begin on the new John Hustom film, in which he plays a 17th century minstrel. He is here to see his tailot so that his wardrobe can be altered to fit the new dimensions. He will leave London for New York onSept. 2nd / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4874573: Aug. 31, 1953 - 31-8-53 Neville Duke attempts World Speed Record chats to the onlookers - Squadron Leader Neville Duke this evening made attempts on the world speed record of 715.09 m.p.h. at present held by an American in a Sabre Jet. He made the flights from Tangmere aerodrome, nr. Littlehampton on Hawker Hunter Jet. To recapture the record he will have to reach a speed of 722.847 m.p.h. Keystone Photo shows: Neville Duke chats to onlookers and officials after his attempts at Tangmere today. The result is to be announced later. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4872034: Tue 02, 1953 - Exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture An exhibition of Contemporary Sculpture, organized by the International Faculty of Arts, was held today at Park Lane House. Keystone Photo Shows: - A visitor to the exhibition, seen looking at Hamish Macpherson's” Mother and Child”, in Petradene, at the exhibition today. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4872128: Tue 03, 1953 - King Frederick IX (1899-1972) 54 years today: H.M. King Frederik IX of Denmark is 54 years old today. King Frederik had resolved that his birthday should be celebrated quietly. But thousands of Copenhagen crowded the Amalienborg square to give home their birthday cheers. The cheers were enormous when the Royal family appeared on the balcony of Amalienborg. The Royal Guard marched in its splendid red full dress uniform through Copenhagen / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4868276: Aug. 08, 1953 - CACTI ON SHOW AT ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALL. A Cactus and Succulent Competition for Amateurs - Fortnightly Show for the Sherman Hoyt Trophy - opened today at the Royal Horticultural Hall. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS: 6-years old ANNAH GILBERT of Romford, Essex - seen with a giant cactus one of the exhibits, today. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4880116: Sep. 09, 1953 - Hiking From Paris To Tibet 22-year-old cameraman Marcel Broc and 19-year-old show window artist Jean Portoleau ready to start on their 10,000 mile trip from Paris. They made 30 Lbs. of baggage each and will go hi-hiking. After crossing France they will go to Italy, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Libya, Israel, Iraq, India and Tibet. They hope to reach Tibet by the end of January. They are pictured in front of Notre-Dame where a special mass was held for the young globe trotters. / Bridgeman Images