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253.96 Miles Per Hour! 1932
Description
Full title reads: "America. 253.96 Miles Per Hour! Sir Malcolm Campbell - in his reconditioned 'Bluebird', beats his own record by 8 mph."
United States of America. (Probably Daytona Beach, Florida)
CU of Sir Malcolm Campbell sitting in the cockpit of 'Blue Bird'.
Aerial views...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Mark
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 6232
- Sort Number:
- 32/019
- Time in/Out:
- 01:50:43:00 / 01:51:53:00
- Canister:
- 32/19
- Film ID:
- 709.32
- Issue Date:
- 07/03/1932
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The record-breaking run seen her took place on 24 February 1932.
"He stands with a woman (presumably his wife)" - yes, that's Dorothy Campbell.