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1949 MOTORCYCLE RACING: World speed record attempt
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1:10Now PlayingDate: 12th May 1949
Location: Pandine sands
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Motorcycle World Speed Record Attempt
WALES: Carmarthenshire:l
BOB BERRY - MOTORCYCLIST Tries for world motor cycle record on Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire. Seen lying prone on bike at 140 mph. Seen fitting spare parts to the bike
MOTOR-CYCLE Bob Berry makes attempt of motorcycle speed record. Seen fitting spare parts to the bike. Special saddle in which rider lies flat, to cut down wind resistance. Average speed of 4th run 140 m.p.h. Further attempts postponed owing to weather conditions
PENDINE SANDS, CARMARTHENSHIRE Bob Berry attempting to break world motor cycle record on bike in prone position at Pandine sands
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