Donald Campbell Tests Bluebird 1950

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Donald Campbell tests Bluebird. Coniston Water. Cumbria.

LS's the Bluebird speeding across lake. MS Donald Campbell and his mechanic Leo Villa donning their kit before starting out. MS Campbell getting into driving seat. The mechanic sits in side seat....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
65666
Sort Number:
UN 2268 D
Time in/Out:
01:27:51:00 / 01:30:08:00
Canister:
UN 2268 D
Film ID:
2304.16
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