10 1/2 Miles Above The Earth! AKA 10 Miles… 1932

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Full title reads: "Zurich, Switzerland. 10 1/2 miles above the earth! Professor Piccard & Dr. Cosyns safe & sound after World's most daring & romantic scientific adventure."

Zurich, Switzerland.

Closer shots showing the ropes linking the gondola to the balloon. People look on. Tilt...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5113
Sort Number:
32/067
Time in/Out:
01:23:00:00 / 01:24:18:00
Canister:
32/67
Film ID:
681.16
Issue Date:
22/08/1932

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