Segrave Trophy

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1585

Date Released

19 Oct 1959

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Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Segrave Trophy. DESCRIPTION: Donald Campbell, the world Water-speed record-holder, received the famous Segrave Trophy for the second time. Earl Howe made the presentation at the RAC, London. Movietone takes you back to Coniston Water on November the tenth, last year. It was then that Donald Campbell took his Bluebird out and accomplished the feat that earned the award. This award is a triumph shared by Campbell’s team, led by his famous chief mechanic, Leo Villa. SHOTLIST: CU Donald Campbell & wife (key). CU trophy. CU Donald Campbell. CU Mrs Campbell. MS Earl Howe makes presentation to D Campbell. Slip pan. MS Bluebird on Coniston. Same leaves jetty. Pan - ‘Bluebird’s’ record run. MS Campbell helped from cockpit and greeted by wife. CU trophy. MS Campbell with Leo Villa and team Closer same. CU Donald Campbell & trophy. MS Mr & Mrs Campbell.

Keywords

Sport; Organisations; Buildings and structures; Ships and boats; Records; Ceremonies; Speed records

Locations

London; England

Card file number

78360

Credits:

Commentator: Geoffrey Sumner
Camera: Godfrey Kenneth Hanshaw

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