Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Gondola is hoisted by crane for the lift off. Balloon lifting off and starting to rise. View of sunset. The balloon in flight parachuted by Captain Joseph Kittinger to set a world record.
Preflight preparations during Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Balloon being inflated on ground. Gondola is carried on truck trailer. Gondola is hoisted by crane.
Captain Joseph Kittinger during Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Gondola starting to rise, parachuted by Captain Joseph Kittinger. Piasecki H-21 American helicopter circling the descending parachute. Views of gondola.
Captain Joseph Kittinger during Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Earth from gondola during descent through clouds. Views of earth. Balloon with gondola is parachuted by Captain Joseph Kittinger.
Captain Joseph Kittinger during Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Earth from gondola during descent through clouds. Views of earth. Captain Kittinger jumps from gondola for setting a world record.
Captain Joseph Kittinger during Operation Excelsior III in the United States. Views of gondola. View of earth from gondola during descent through clouds. Captain Kittinger jumps from gondola setting a world record . Canister and reel of wire dropping from gondola.