Cross-Atlantic balloon record attempts

Title

Cross-Atlantic balloon record attempts

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Aug 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:39

Description

Interview with unidentified British male (presumably Don Cameron or Christopher Davey) in the wake of the American team’s record crossing of the Atlantic by hot air balloon. The speaker talks about his own recent (unsuccessful) attempt to secure the record, about the team’s disappointment at having to abort the crossing, and about the possibility of a round-the-world circuit. He ends on a note of caution with regard to round-the-world racing, however, speculating that the international rivalry this would entail might increase the recklessness and so further endanger the lives of those taking part. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Paul Woodley?).

Contributors

Paul Woodley?; Don Cameron?; Christopher Davey?

Keywords

Record attempts; Balloons; Atlantic Ocean; Ben Abruzzo; Larry Newman; Max Anderson; Don Cameron; Christopher Davey

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