STK-ID 55826

Lead-up to Vimy Ridge: LS of launch of observation balloon. Dizzying HAS from balloon of observer at work conveying enemy positions to the ground via radio. Ground-to-air shot of observation balloon with planes flying high above, of parachute opening as observer bails out, of balloon bursting into flames and falling in pieces raining down.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
LEST WE FORGET
Location
Vimy
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080