Fighter Aircraft Shooting Contest (1960)

Unissued / Unused material. International fighter aircraft shooting competition. Casaux, France. MS flags of competing countries being raised. LS military VIP’s on airstrip. Various shots of the Canadian aircrew receiving the Guynemer Trophy from General Challes. MS winning Canadian crew with the trophy. Aerial panning shots of the airfield and aircraft on strip. LS flags being raised. LS preparations being made prior to takeoff and ammunition being loaded. MS pilot in cockpit adjusting flying helmet. LS Mystere fighter aircraft taxiing for takeoff. Various shots of aircraft in flight. CU pilot’s hands on controls. MS air to air, pilot in cockpit. Various shots of aircraft in flight, including Hunters of the British team, shooting at the target. MS target, Hunters peel off after target shooting. 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.