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The Island of Quemoy Watches Red China

The Island of Quemoy Watches Red China
Clip: 425941_1_1
Year Shot: 1967 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1761
Original Film: 040-046-05
HD: N/A
Location: China
Timecode: -

On the tiny island of Quemoy, "cork in the Red bottle", Free Chinese troops live and work underground, manning radio stations. Giant balloons carry leaflets, medicine, food, and necessities to the Communist mainland, less than two miles away. Establishing shot - Red China seen from the Island of Quemoy. MS - Barrbed wire and a soldier on patrol holding his riffle. Rear shot - Two women walking into a broadcasting building. Front shot - Two women walking into the broadcasting building. MS - Soldiers blowing up balloons that are able to carry 40 pounds, carrying leaflets and encouragement to fellow Chinese who live in Red China. MS - Helium tanks that filled the balloons and hundreds of balloons flying up into the sky. High Angle shot - Medical supplies, clothes, books and other necessities are supplied by the balloons. MS - Men letting go of clear plastic bags filled with Helium, massagers of hope.