SAILS FOR AMERICA
SIR MALCOLM CAMPBELL;
ATTEMPT ,ON RECORD AT
s PAYTONA
LONDON, January 23
Sir Malcolm Campbell sails, by the Aquitnuia today, accompanied by five mechanics, • also Lady Campbell; and thbir 11-yoar-old daughter Jean, who decided at the last minute 'to rwatch the 300-milcs an-hour attempt. :
Sir ■Malcolm- intends,to attempt- to create'a record-on February lty when Duytona Beach is expected to be most smooth;-. The equipment included a. spare engine and 500 gallons off petrol. Sir Malcolm will wear a crash helmet in order to prevent injury from the car's increased, acceleration and braking power. ". '•';."' •
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Evening Post, Issue 20, 24 January 1935, Page 11
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96SAILS FOR AMERICA Evening Post, Issue 20, 24 January 1935, Page 11
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