Person    | Male  Born 11/3/1885  Died 31/12/1948

Malcolm Campbell

Categories: Sport / Games, Transport

Countries: USA

Holder of land and water speed records. Born Chislehurst, Kent. He broke the land speed record for the first time in 1924 and went on to break it a further nine times (five at Daytona Beach, Florida). His highest water speed record was 141.74 m.p.h. in 1939. Died at Reigate, Surrey.

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Malcolm Campbell

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Donald and Malcolm Campbell

Plaque unveiled by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm and nephew of Donald.

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Farm Lane - Number 101

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