Gemini 10 a Success (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1966)

Description

The original release sheet reads: GEMINI 10 A SUCCESS Official NASA films show view of the earth from 185 miles in space. Also, closeups of the dramatic rendezvous and docking of GEMINI 10 and the Agena Rocket, separation, and the start of re-entry. Closeup views of the pinpoint splashdown, rescue, and welcome aboard the Carrier GUADALCANAL. SPORTS POWERBOAT THRILLER The British Motorboat Racing Drivers hold their 80-mile race on a choppy sea. The pace reaches 50 miles an hour and frequently more. Tommy Sopwith gets the chequered flag only to be disqualified for missing a buoy. Keith Horseman wins. PENNEL SETS POLE VAULT RECORD Pole Vaulter John Pennel of Glendale, California, sets a new world record mark for the event, clearing 17 feet, six and one-quarter inches at the Los Angeles Times International games. 26-year-old Pennel eclipses the old record, held by roommate Bob Seagren.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library