World helicopter altitude record in 1972 - interview of Jean Boulet

Interview with Jean Boulet, holder of the world helicopter altitude record (12,442 m / 40,820 ft) with a Lama SA315 B in 1972 by Didier Delsalle, holder of the world record for the highest takeoff altitude from the summit of Mount Everest with a Ecureuil AS350 B3 in 2005.
This altitude record was conducted in order to demonstrate the helicopter exceptional ability at performing aerial work and rescues at high altitudes and to commercialise it in mountainous regions of the world.

Interview done in 2006.
Jean Boulet: 1920-2011
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