Hydro-Glider

Clip: 353737_1_1

Year Shot: 1955 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1611

Original Film: 028-727-05

HD: N/A

Location: Cypress Gardens, Florida

Timecode: 00:17:28 - 00:18:13

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The maiden voyage and test flight of the newest thing in water sport, a combination hydroplane and helicopter, towed behind a speedboat, and soaring as high as 125 feet. Establishing shot - Looks like a mini helicopter on pontoons. MCUS - The Hydro-Glider is being towed by a speed boat. MCUS - The pilot and the Hydro-Glider takes flight in a successful test flight