Round the world record attempt by Voyager aircraft

Title

Round the world record attempt by Voyager aircraft

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Dec 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:54

Description

Mission Controller Joan Ritchie on a record-breaking attempt at the fastest plane trip around the world on a single tank of fuel; on the Voyager aircraft used, and possible problems (including permanent hearing damage) facing the crew - pilot Dick Rutan and Jeana Yeager - as they come to the end of the flight. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Kevin Murphy).

Contributors

Kevin Murphy?; Joan Ritchie

Keywords

Aircraft; USA; Occupational health and safety; Record attempts; Pilots; Hearing impairments; Air safety; Aviation; Dick Rutan; Jeana Yaeger; Partial hearing loss

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