New Official Record set by Lt. Com. Settle

Clip: 342992_1_1

Year Shot: 1933 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1508

Original Film: 005-200-01

HD: N/A

Location: BACKNECK, N.J.

Timecode: 00:48:59 - 00:51:00

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Shaky - light and blurry in contrast and imagery Remarkable scenes as the naval scientist and Major Chester l. Fordney of the marine corps, salvag their balloon and instruments and tell of their exploration into space during which they reached an altitude of 59,000 feet before landing in a swamp, miles from human habitation.