Selected originals (offcuts, selected scenes, out-takes, rushes) for story “US Space Setback“ 65/88.
Some extra material not seen in newsreel story.
Gemini space programme, United States of America (USA).
Various shots rocket on launching pad at Cape Kennedy. Various shots different bits of the rocket. C/U sign: “John F. Kennedy Space Centre“. More shots launching pads. C/U sign “Vehicle Assembly“. Astronauts getting into capsule and going up in lift at side of launching pad. Various shots strange vehicles with gigantic caterpillar wheels at base of empty launching pad. C/U “Restricted Area“ sign. More shots astronauts leaving van. C/U Pathe cameraman operating camera. L/S cloud burst / explosion in sky. Shots of cameramen operating stills and television camera. M/S American Air Force men looking skywards. L/S launching pad. L/S helicopter in flight. C/U Pathe cameraman. L/S launching pad smoking after rocket launch. Good shots rocket blasting off into space.
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