Parachute Jumpings

Series

Series Name

Pathe News

Issue

Issue No.

68/46

Date Released

6 Jun 1968

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Transatlantic Race
2. 2Thorpe’s Wedding
3. 3British Games
4. 4Parachute Jumpings

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

A group of Army daredevils provided big thrills at the Army Parachute Championships. The birdmen, comprising the parachute aces of the Army, gave a spectacular display of their free-fall skills and on-the-button landing ability.

Keywords

Entertainment and leisure; Military

Locations

Netheravon

Credits:

Camera

S. M. F. Plummer

Length of story (in feet)

168

Story extras:

Film clip

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https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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