Kinograms Newsreel: Gordon Bennett Balloon Race Tragedy (silent, ca. 1925)

This silent, black-and-white newsreel captures the dramatic opening moments of the Gordon Bennett Balloon Race in Brussels, Belgium, where five balloonists tragically lost their lives. Spanning approximately 58 feet, the footage provides a somber first look at the race, emphasizing the high-risk nature of early ballooning competitions. Preserved on PA-2149, this film offers a historical record of the event and serves as a poignant reminder of the dangers faced by pioneering balloonists during this era of aviation history. Email us at footage@avgeeks.com if you have questions about the footage and are interested in using it in your project.