Description
Excelsior III, Kittinger’s Jump, August 1960
Coverage of Excelsior III, in which Capt. Joseph Kittinger jumped from an altitude of 103,000 feet from a balloon gondola on August 16, 1960.
Pre-jump preparations including scenes of Capt. Kittinger pre-breathing oxygen and putting on clothes and equipment. Shows Capt. Kittinger being helped from van into gondola. Scenes of Capt. Kittinger in full gear swinging from simulated parachute harness in hangar practicing seat pack release techniques. Shows technicians working on gondola and fitting Capt. Kittinger with helmet and face mask.
Runtime: 00:24:57
Sound: no
File: high definition 1920×1080/24p ProRes422.
Also available in PAL— Please designate PAL at checkout. There is a PAL handling fee per order of $25.
