Cobb Tests The "Crusader" 1952

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Loch Ness, Scotland. John Cobb is testing the boat he hopes will break the World Water Speed Record.

SV. John Cobb's jet boat "Crusader" being towed out into the Lake. SV. John Cobb talking to his wife. SV. Crusader alongside drifter 'Astrid'. SV. John Cobb putting on his helmet, watched by...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
27438
Sort Number:
52/073
Time in/Out:
01:02:32:00 / 01:03:38:00
Canister:
52/73
Film ID:
28.04
Issue Date:
08/09/1952

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