RECORDS BROKEN
WORLD'S WATER SPEED
KAYE DON IN MISS ENGLAND
TWO MILES A MIjHJTE
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graph—Copyright. (Received 19th July, 11 a.m.) LONDON, 18th July.
On the rippled waters of Loch Lomond soon after 5 o'clock Mr. Kaye Don, in two 'brilliant runs averaging 117.43 miles an hour, broke the world's records,' but. in view of Commaiidor Gar Woods's readiness to attempt the ■record, Mr. Don decided to make a Jvider margin;
The engineers overhauled, tho boat and found everything in perfect trim, so two hours later she registered an average of 119.81 m.p.h. tho first run in 120.50 m.p.h and the second 119.12. Miss England 111. was literally skimming the water with a reverberating yoar.
Returning to tho hotel for breakfast, Mr.. Don waa welcomed by cheering crowds. Men and women fought to shake'his hand.
Spocial mention should bo made of the Bolls Royce engine which has enabled Britain to recapture the air, land, sea records. Lord Wakefield was overjoyed at Mr. Don's "masterly handling of this ■wonderful craft."
It is expected that Mr. Don and the boat will Visit America in September to meet Commander Gar Wood for the British International Trophy raco at ■Detroit.
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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 16, 19 July 1932, Page 8
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200RECORDS BROKEN Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 16, 19 July 1932, Page 8
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