Parascending

Parascending 1968

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Short Summary

RAF men demonstrate parascending at Barkstone Aerodrome, Leicestershire.
Description

No title - RAF demonstrate parascending. Barkstone Aerodrome, Leicestershire.

M/S as parachutist runs forward on end of tow line. M/S as he becomes airborne. M/S of the parachutist being towed along as he floats in the air. Various shots of another parachutist becoming airborne. M/S parachutist on ground about to be hitched to tow line. Various shots as tow line is hooked onto harness. M/S parachutist David Leith standing by ready to be pulled into air. An officer waves flag. M/S man on jeep waving. M/S Leith becoming airborne, camera pans as he goes into the air.

Air to ground shot looking down tow line towards the towing vehicle. Ground to air of Leith who has been towed to a height of 1,000 ft. He unhooks from tow line and starts to float down. Air to ground shot showing the earth moving below. Ground to air of Leith descending. Air to ground as the Leith nears the end of his descent. Ground to air shot of him about to touch down. Camera pans as he touches ground and makes a perfect landing.
Tags
- RAF
- R.A.F.
- Royal
- Air
- Force
- Barkstone
- aerodromes
- Leicestershire
- parachutes
- David
- Leith
Data

Film ID:

2067.08

Media URN:

56807

Group:

Pathe newsreels

Archive:

British Pathé

Issue Date:

21/07/1968

Sound:

Sound

HD Format:

Available on request

Stock:

Black & White

Duration:

00:01:16:00

Time in/Out:

01:08:53:00 / 01:10:09:00

Canister:

68/59