John Cobb after Water Speed Record

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1212A
Date Released
28 Aug 1952
Date submitted
Aug 1952
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: John Cobb & His Crusader. DESCRIPTION: John Cobb’s Crusader (in which he is to attempt a new water speed record) has a jet engine, developing 3,000 horse power. The craft was designed by Reid Railton. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. CU jet engine of boat. Speaks at mike by boat. SCU. MS boat on trailer. CU badge on side. CU parts of boat.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Records
Card file number
57712
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
69
Story extras:
Film clip

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'John Cobb after Water Speed Record', British Movietone News Issue No. 1212A, 28 Aug 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18016 (Accessed 08 Feb 2025)