STK-ID 33264

[Remark: United States Ambassador to Canada, Laurence A Steinhardt, died in a plane crash near Ramsayville, Ontario, 28/03/1950.] LS of debris from crash. Shot of horse-drawn sleigh used to convey victims' bodies from crash. Shots of Royal Canadian Air Force men examining debris, of reporter and three United States Air Force men, of debris from wreck. GROUND TO AIR SHOT of Noorduyn Norseman approaching field, TILT DOWN to wreck. CS of shoe, burnt luggage. Shots of Union Jack flag lowered at half-mast, of Evening Citizen headlines "Steinhardt Crash Victim", of reporter and fireman examining debris, of damaged tail fin of plane, of smoldering luggage, of two RCAF men examining wreck, of spectators looking on.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Steinhardt Crash
Location
Ramsayville
Year
1950
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Video HI 8
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3