Operation Skyquest world record attempt

Title

Operation Skyquest world record attempt

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

6 Aug 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:15

Description

Report on the attempt by Operation Skyquest to break the world altitude record for hot air balloons. Unfortunately the balloon was caught by a gust of wind before the launch - sending pilot Per Lindstrand 20 feet into the air - and must be repaired before another attempt can be made. Includes interview with co-pilot Mike Kendrick. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Mike Kendrick

Keywords

Record attempts; Pilots; Balloons; Per Lindstrand; Operation Skyquest

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