Record For Balloonist 1960

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Unissued / Unused material.

Balloonist Captain Joseph W Kittinger makes highest ascent and longest jump. Tularosa, New Mexico. United States of America (USA).

Various shots Air Force Captain Joseph W Kittinger in flying suit that doubles his weight, he makes his way from dressing...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
81842
Sort Number:
UN 3409 B
Time in/Out:
01:00:47:00 / 01:02:01:00
Canister:
UN 3409 B
Film ID:
2786.02
Issue Date:
1960

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