Parachute Leap in High Wind Leads to Broken Limb

Series

Series Name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

307

Date Released

22 Apr 1935

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Parachute Leap in High Wind Leads to Broken Limb
2. 2Trading Vessels Sail in Historic Hobart Regatta
3. 3New Fashions for the Easter Bride
4. 4Soccer "Cup Final" Proves a Popular Sudan Attraction
5. 5Aged Folk Receive Maundy Money at Abbey Ceremony which is attended by the Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth
6. 6The South African Cricketers Start Practice

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Parachute Leap in High Wind. SHOTLIST: Shot of parachutists donning ‘chute and oxygen mask. Plane in air. Shot of the parachutist dropping and the ‘chute in air. Good shot of this. Shot of the landing. Parachutist is Mr Whynne Johns.

Keywords

Entertainment and leisure; Health and medicine; Aviation; Stunts

Footage sources

Movietone

Card file number

3611

Length of story (in feet)

95

Story extras:

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