| Gahanna Explosion | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1961 |
| Catalog #: | 318696 | |
| Clip Number: | 318696-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 521 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Ohio | |
| Year Shot: | 1972 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Explosions DISASTERS: Rescues FIREFIGHTING: Rescues LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Ohio OCCUPATIONS: Law Enforcement, Police TRANSPORTATION/AVIATION: Helicopters | |
| Description: | Detailed views of explosion aftermath and helicopter rescue. The segment begins with a shot of men standing on top of rubble. Building materials are sprawled about the place. Closer shot of firefighter and shirtless civilian standing on top of the rubble. The shirtless man bends down as if looking for something in the heap. Shot of firefighter and shirtless civilians on top of the rubble. This time the firefighter is in the search mode. Good shot of a grounded helicopter with its propeller revolving. A man is standing in the foreground. Good shot of a rescue crew moving quickly carrying a stretcher. Shot of rescue crew approaching the helicopter and placing stretcher inside. Uniformed police officers are close behind. CU view of the rubble. Shot of clothing items hanging from a tree due to the blast. Camera pans down tree to reveal more of the rubble. A crowd of people can be seen gathered by the tree. | |
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