World Parachute Championship (1958)

Unused / unissued material - Le Bourget Airfield, France. Several parachutists coming down. Two men jumping from plane. Three men in free jump, then chutes open. Man helping his direction and fall with hands and legs - landing. Minister Andrew Malraux in stand looking at exhibitions. CU Parachutist jumping from plane. CU Parachutist jumping, free fall, chute opening directing his fall and finally landing near mark. Two men landing within less than 3 metres of each other. Man landing on his feet. World record woman Colette Duval and her husband Gil Delamare in plane before jumping. The pair jumping holding hands, then in free-fall in the air, finally separating. Colette Duval landing. Couple kissing after landing. (Dupe Neg.) Old record suggests material dates from around 30/06/1958. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUI