World Parachute Contest (1956)

Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR). LV. Planes on Tushino Airfield in Moscow and parachutists from various countries preparing their parachutes. CV. & CU. Two French parachutists adjusting their parachutes being watched by others. GV. Interior of hangar - men preparing parachutes. SV. Israeli parachutist working on his parachute. LV. Israeli and Polish parachutists walk past camera. LV. Exterior, planes of the Chkalov Central Air Club of the USSR lined up on aerodrome. SV. Back view, American parachutist stepping up into plane and one man drops down on his knee and gives a prayer. CU. American parachutists praying. He gives the sign of the cross and then stands up. SV. Interior of plane with parachutists preparing for jump. GV. Air shot, large circle on the ground where they have to drop. Air view of plane with parachutists standing at doorway ready for dropping out. CU. From doorway of plane as parachutist throws himself out and starts his descent in birdlike fashion. This is a 30 second delayed drop.