Westinghouse Adventure ‚ Skyhook Country, 1967
Scope and Contents
Film Specifications - 16mm ; Description - Film depicts Dr. Frank Baxter, guests, scientists, labs, balloon launching and landing, retrieval by helicopter, and its return for analysis, equipment, the dangers associated with their launch, instrumentation, aerial footage, recreational fishing in the lake, other wildlife adventures. Great shots of eagles, their nests, and their young. Migration of the White Whale. Working with the local Indian Population. The Churchill Whaling Plant and the dangers of harpooning is discussed and demontrated on the lake. The largest grain facility in the world is also discussed. ; Location - Hudson Bay, Canada ; Color ; Sound ; Date - 1967 ; Reel Size - 12" ; Approx Film Length - 1000' ; Approx. Running Time - 26 min. ; Condition - Plays and sounds excellent. ; Opening Credits - Westinghouse Adventure, Ron Anderson with Skyhook Country. ; Ending Credits - Your host, Dr. Frank Baxter, Professor Emeritus, University of Southern California. Producer - Elnora Von Verdo. Studio Director - Charles Bordwell. Associate Producer - Emil M. Von Verdo. Music Supervision - Soundart. Production Services - Filmline Production Associates. Editorial Services - John S. Nash Productions. Produced in Hollywood by El-Von Productions Copyright MCMLXVL , (1967) El Von Productions. Co-operation extended by the following agencies is gratefully acknowledged ; NASA , Office of Naval Research, National Research Council of Canada, Canadian Department of Indian Affairs. ; Distributor - George Bagnall & Associates, Inc.
Dates
- Creation: 1967
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository
