British Airman Reaches 9 1/2 Mi Ceiling In Plane

Clip: 345641_1_1

Year Shot: 1936 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1517

Original Film: 008-502-01

HD: N/A

Location: ENGLAND

Timecode: 00:51:12 - 00:51:50

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Shaky, jumpy light in contrast and imagery Climbing nine and a half miles into the stratosphere for a new plane altitude mark. Squadron leader Swain is forced to slash the front of his oxygen helmet when his supply fails at a tremendous height.