Balloon Race (1962)

The Hague, Holland. Dutch commentary, transcript on file. Elevated view large park at The Hague with some balloons at the ready. MS. A couple prepare their balloon for the big take off. MLS. Section of crowd watching. MLS. Looking up at balloon in flight. MS. Polygoon cameraman climbs into balloon and is handed his camera to take some shots in flight. Ground to air as the Polygoon Cameraman’s balloon begins its climb. VS. All aerial views looking down from balloon of all types of areas of Holland, the towns, coastline and scattered farmhouses. LS. From ground of balloons in flight. VS. In the balloon during flight one man gets champagne poured over his head, a type of christening ceremony for his first flight. MS. Balloon landing and collapsing. (Comb. Lav.) 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