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Land and Air Quest for Speed

Date released

4 Sep 1947

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

1426

NoS ID

066248

Story no

5 / 8

Extras

1 film clip

John Cobb’s record attempt.

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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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Eyston Wins Empire Trophy on Appeal

Date released

2 May 1932

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

152

NoS ID

003595

Story no

1 / 6

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eyston Wins Empire Trophy on Appeal. DESCRIPTION: No 44 finishes second at Brooklands, is adjudged victor of race in which safety line is waived. Sub.1. Flagged first, Mr Cobb was later...

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Eyston Wins Empire Trophy on Appeal

Date released

2 May 1932

Series name

British Movietone Gazette

Issue no

118

NoS ID

000870

Story no

2 / 4

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Eyston Wins Empire Trophy on Appeal. DESCRIPTION: No 44 finishes second at Brooklands, is adjudged victor of race in which safety line is waived. Sub 1. Flagged first, Mr Cobb was later...

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Pathe News Special: John Cobb Dies

Date released

2 Oct 1952

Series name

Pathe News

Issue no

52/80

NoS ID

104962

Story no

5 / 5

Extras

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

In an attempt to bring the world’s water speed record back to Britain, speed-king John Cobb is killed in his jet-boat, "Crusader". Pathe News cameraman Jock Gemmell secured graphic pictures of the tragic...

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John Cobb Wins 500 Kilometres Race at Brooklands

Date released

20 Sep 1937

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

389

NoS ID

056658

Story no

1 / 14

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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John Cobb Does over Three Hundred MPH But Fails to Break the Record

Date released

1 Sep 1938

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

488

NoS ID

058145

Story no

13 / 13

Extras

1 film clip, 1 commentary sheet

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Reports: Brooklands record

Date released

1 Apr 1937

Series name

British Movietone News

Issue no

408A

NoS ID

007465

Story no

3 / 14

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Brooklands Record. SHOTLIST: Shots of crowds at Brooklands. CU two Australians. Crowds and scenic shots of Brooklands. Shots of the cars racing into camera. On the track. Cobb wins.

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The Thrill of Speed

Date released

5 Apr 1934

Series name

Pathe Super Sound Gazette

Issue no

34/28

NoS ID

091218

Story no

4 / 7

Extras

1 film clip

Attracts thousands by famous race track, who saw John Cobb break lap record at 139.71 mph.

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500 Mile Race at Brooklands Won by John Cobb and TE Rose Richards

Date released

23 Sep 1935

Series name

Gaumont British News

Issue no

181

NoS ID

053564

Story no

12 / 13

Extras

1 film clip

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