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

Malcolm Campbell

Categories: Sport / Games, Transport

Countries: USA

Malcolm Campbell

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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