Barry Bowles on his attempt to break the land speed record

Title

Barry Bowles on his attempt to break the land speed record

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:51

Description

Barry Bowles is interviewed in preparation for his attempt at the land speed record. He will drive the first British built rocket car, known as the Blonde Bombshell. He discusses the aerodynamics, the engines and their origin, and the possible problems of the attempt. Interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

Barry Bowles

Keywords

Motor vehicles; Record attempts; Blonde Bombshell

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