253.96 Miles Per Hour! 1932

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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...

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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.

    jamied 26th Jun 2012

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