The Balloonists’ Derby (1930)

Full title reads: “Cleveland. The Balloonists’ Derby. Ward van Ormen wins International Gordon-Bennett Balloon Race for America.“ Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America (USA). Aerial views over large airfield where lots of hot air balloons are parked in rows. Shots of various balloons (including some sponsored by Goodyear). Shots of crowds watching the start of the balloon Derby. Shots of balloons being inflated. Shot of unidentified man talking to microphone from balloon basket / gondola - possibly winner of the race, Ward Van Ormen. Shots of balloon No. 4 taking off. One of the balloonists stands on edge of basket and waves. 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 fr