Episode of Series “Survival Anglia Wildlife Series”.
Shows cameraman, Alan Root, and his wife Jean’s experiences with their own hot air balloon over Kenya. As they were learning how to operate it, forced landings in lakes, thick bush and herds of animals became almost daily occurrences. The Root’s balloon adventures took them across some of the most spectacular places in Africa, but they were drawn towards Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, where they realised their ambition to fly by balloon above its snow-capped peak.
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ACMI Identifier
324358
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Balloons
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kenya
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Balloons
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)