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Crusader’s Trial

Date released

8 Sep 1952

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1214

NoS ID

018042

Story no

6 / 7

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Crusader & John Cobb. DESCRIPTION: The Duchess of Gloucester with Prince William and Prince Richard were at Loch Ness, where John Cobb was preparing to have a go at the water speed...

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Twenty Years Ago

Date released

5 Oct 1972

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

2261A

NoS ID

029589

Story no

4 / 5

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Twenty Years Ago. DESCRIPTION: From the Movietone Film Archives, we look at the fatal attempt of Sir John Cobb on the World Water Speed Record. SHOTLIST: GV John Cobb’s speedboat...

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Roving Camera Reports: Crusader on Show

Date released

28 Aug 1952

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1946

NoS ID

070153

Story no

6 / 8

Extras

1 film clip

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John Cobb after Water Speed Record

Date released

28 Aug 1952

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

1212A

NoS ID

018016

Story no

7 / 8

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: John Cobb & His Crusader. DESCRIPTION: John Cobb’s Crusader (in which he is to attempt a new water speed record) has a jet engine, developing 3,000 horse power. The craft was designed...

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Felixstowe. A Giant Gnat

Date released

15 Aug 1927

Series name

Topical Budget

Issue no

833-2

NoS ID

131442

Story no

2 / 5

A Short-Bristol ‘Crusader’ seaplane at Felixstowe.

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Water Sports Thrill Crowds at Birmingham

Date released

4 Sep 1952

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1948

NoS ID

070167

Story no

2 / 6

Extras

1 film clip

Cobb’s Crusader at Loch Ness.

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Water Sports at Birmingham (142 Feet)

Date released

4 Sep 1952

Series name

Universal News

Issue no

2310

NoS ID

152832

Story no

1 / 5

John Cobb’s Crusader at Loch Ness (44 feet).

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With Medieval Pageantry

Date released

9 May 1932

Series name

Pathe Super Gazette

Issue no

32/37

NoS ID

089868

Story no

2 / 8

Extras

1 film clip

Knights Templar - reminding us of Crusader days - attend service in centuries old ruins of Finchale Priory.

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Water Sports Thrill Crowd at Birmingham (133 Feet)

Date released

4 Sep 1952

Series name

Universal Irish News

Issue no

64

NoS ID

134167

Story no

1 / 6

Cobb’s Crusader at Loch Ness (44 feet).

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Cobb Tests the Crusader

Date released

8 Sep 1952

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

52/73

NoS ID

104925

Story no

3 / 4

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet, 1 cameraman dope sheet, 1 shot list

On Loch Ness, John Cobb, "The Fastest Man on Earth" puts his new jet-boat "Crusader’ through its paces before attempting to smash the water record.

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