Historic Meeting In Space (1965)

Documentation on file. L S. U.S. Aircraft carrier ’Wasp’ at sea. Various shots of astronauts Schirra and Stafford on board Wasp. They take a closer look at Gemini 6 capsule which they orbited in. MS. The two astronauts board a helicopter which takes them to meet Gemini 7 crew. Various shots helicopter landing on deck of Wasp and out steps Frank Borman and James Lovell still in space suits after Gemini 7 splash down. They are met by the captain of the Wasp. Various shots below decks Borman and Lovell are congratulated by crew before entering medical room. LS. Gemini 7 being hauled aboard Wasp. Various shots Lovell and Borman pose for cameras and take part in cake cutting ceremony. Various shots the two astronauts take closer look at Gemini 7 capsule. Animated shot of Gemini 7 & 6 in space. Various shots of actual film taken in space during historic meeting of Geminis. Film taken of each craft by the other. (F.G.) FILM ID:3150.2 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV.