Tragic End To Hot-Air Balloon Race 1964

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Title reads: "Tragic End To Balloon Race In California". American voiceovered newsreel material.

United States of America (USA).

GV Group of hot air balloons ready for the off at California's Catalina Island. MS Man adjusting gas burner which...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
88722
Sort Number:
UN 3858 E
Time in/Out:
01:35:11:00 / 01:36:35:00
Canister:
UN 3858 E
Film ID:
3155.17
Issue Date:
1964

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