Balloon Jumping (1930-1939)

Full title reads: “Stag Lane Aerodrome. ’Balloon Jumping’ Leading Aircraftsman Dobbs - the famous ’delayed drop’ Parachutist - makes first trials here of America’s Latest Sport“. Stag Lane Aerodrome, London. MS Leading Aircraftsman Dobbs ties himself to an inflated balloon and makes numerous attempts to get off the ground. His balloon is sponsored by the Daily Express. After several unsuccessful attempts he gets two paddles to assist in his attempts to become airborne. N.B. Item found in Unidentified Gazettes reel. This is very quirky / funny footage - MD. 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 ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), Br