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1950 Bluebird tries to break record
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0:23Now PlayingDate: 6th July 1950
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: Cumbria:
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BLUEBIRD Donald Cambell attempts to recapture the record for Britain reaches 140 mph on Coniston Water
DONALD CAMPBELL - SON OF SIR MALCOLM & Wife. Reaches 140 mph on Coniston Water with Leo Villa with him to see the Bluebird at speed
CONISTON WATER. Donald Campbell reach as 140 m.p.h. on...w Lee Villa w him to see the "BLUEBIRD" at speed.
CONISTON WATER Donald Campbell makes 140 mph on lake with Leo Villa to see his Bluebird at Speed
SPEEDBOATS Donald Campbell in his father's Bluebird attempts to regain the speed record for Britain on Conniston Water He Fails but reaches 140 mph He Carries Passenger Leo Villa
Ships and Boats; Personalities - Records; Donald Campbell
racing, boats, speed, competition
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