• Short Summary

    Man launches glider of the top of a mountain to win a long distance flight record.

  • Description

    Full title reads: "Germany. Long distance Gliding record. Winner risked take-off from top of Mt. Wallberg - over 500 feet!"

    Mount Wallberg, Germany.

    Parts of a glider is carried across snow clad mountain valley.

    Men carry wings and fuselage of glider high up in the mountains. Good shots as they move the various parts up Mount Wallberg.

    The men move the glider (now put together) into position for launch.

    C/U as the pilot climbs into the cockpit.

    Long shot of the glider as it hurtles down the side of the mountain, which is covered with snow. Just as it looks dangerously close to hitting the pine trees it lifts into the air.

    The glider flies off into the distance.

    (Natural sound track only - No commentary)

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    687.22
    Media URN:
    5236
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    07/11/1932
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:01:05:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:26:44:00 / 01:27:49:00
    Canister:
    32/89

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