French 'chutists Jump For Title
French 'chutists Jump For Title
Clip: 362284_1_1
Year Shot: 1963
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1714
Original Film: 036-069-02
HD: N/A
Location: France
Timecode: 00:26:03 - 00:27:42
Parachute jumping in France has taken on the aspects of a national sport. 41 Contestants compete in the French Championships - both men and women. A camera follows the jumpers down for an unusual film record. France Men embarking on a plane with parachute's on their backs. MCUS - The plane taxing off the runway and taking flight. CUS - The 'chutists inside the fuselage of the plane. CUS - The first 'chutists jumps out of the plane. MS - Soaring through the air with his shoot unopened. He finely opens his shoot, and he retains his title.