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Background imageSpeed Collection: Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death

Donald Campbell, Coniston Water, Lancashire, pictures taken on the day of his death, 4th January 1967. Campbell was killed when Bluebird K7 flipped and disintegrated at a speed in excess of 300 mph

Background imageSpeed Collection: Manchester City Fire Brigade. A Fire Engine leaves the Manchester City Fire Brigade

Manchester City Fire Brigade. A Fire Engine leaves the Manchester City Fire Brigade station, Manchester, England. The actual address of this particular Manchester station is not known

Background imageSpeed Collection: English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia

English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Pictured here at the opening of the speedboat season, at Welsh Harp reservoir near Hendon, London

Background imageSpeed Collection: London taxis around Picadilly Circus at night. February 1987

London taxis around Picadilly Circus at night. February 1987

Background imageSpeed Collection: Bobby Charlton for Manchester United races into the 6 yard

Bobby Charlton for Manchester United races into the 6 yard and past Tottenham Hotspur defender Maurice Norman, ground White Hart Lane, during the Tottenham Hotspur verses Manchester United match

Background imageSpeed Collection: English aviator Amy Johnson arrives at Hedon Airport, near her home town of Hull in her

English aviator Amy Johnson arrives at Hedon Airport, near her home town of Hull in her De Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth aircraft G-aAH during celebrations to mark her historic solo flight from Croydon

Background imageSpeed Collection: Sport cycle speedway. August 1953 D5418

Sport cycle speedway. August 1953 D5418

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Prince Michael and Captain Eric Westropp

The Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Prince Michael and Captain Eric Westropp, both officers of the 11th Hussars, stationed at Tidworth

Background imageSpeed Collection: The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this

The sheer excitement of a steam express train running at speed is encapsulated in this magical evening photo of ex-GWR Castle class No

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on it

The Flying Scotsman leaves London King Cross at 10am for Edinburgh on its 40th anniversary, run The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Background imageSpeed Collection: Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar

Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar. GLM 37C. Owner will not be returning

Background imageSpeed Collection: Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St

Diana Rigg, who plays Emma Peel, pictured riding a white horse across the beach at St Marys Bay, New Romney, Kent on a day of lovely weather. This picture is part of a 10 picture set for this story

Background imageSpeed Collection: Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning the wheels of The Flying Scotsman engine, of which he owns. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageSpeed Collection: Alan Pegler, (right on his ladder), cleans and polishes The Flying Scotsman

Alan Pegler, (right on his ladder), cleans and polishes The Flying Scotsman. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley, is an express passenger train service that has operated between Edinburgh and London, the capitals of Scotland and England

Background imageSpeed Collection: Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin

Mr Alan Pegler pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine window of the drivers cabin. Alan Pegler bought the Flying Scotsman engine in 1963, for £ 3, 000, to save it from the scrap yard

Background imageSpeed Collection: Maiden returns to the UK. 28th May 1990. Maiden is centre with orange

Maiden returns to the UK. 28th May 1990. Maiden is centre with orange, grey and white sails with the name Jordan on the white sail

Background imageSpeed Collection: Anglo - French Concorde 002 takes off for its maiden flight from Filton, Bristol

Anglo - French Concorde 002 takes off for its maiden flight from Filton, Bristol. Concorde was manufactured at Filton. Concorde would later go into commercial service from 1976 to 2003

Background imageSpeed Collection: Stirling Moss in his Owen Race Organisation (British Racing Motors BRM

Stirling Moss in his Owen Race Organisation (British Racing Motors BRM) racing car at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Background imageSpeed Collection: Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before for the BRDC

Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before for the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. Maria retired after 40 laps due to a transmission problem

Background imageSpeed Collection: At an experimental gunnery camp in Manorbier, Wales, members of the Auxiliary Territorial

At an experimental gunnery camp in Manorbier, Wales, members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) are doing very secret work operating Kine- Theodolite instruments which record the burst of

Background imageSpeed Collection: Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies

Russian cavalry on the attack. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies in fighting Germany. After first having cooperated with Germany in invading Poland whilst remaining neutral in

Background imageSpeed Collection: Picture shows a side view of a Hawker Typhoon in flight

Picture shows a side view of a Hawker Typhoon in flight. The worlds fastest fighter plane in April 1943. Google images suggests this plane could be ()

Background imageSpeed Collection: Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before she puts her crash

Maria Teresa de Filippis pictured in her Red Maserati 250F before she puts her crash helmet on for the start of the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone

Background imageSpeed Collection: BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road

BMX Racing in The Midlands. June 1985. BMX racing is a type of off-road bicycle racing. The format of BMX was derived from motocross racing

Background imageSpeed Collection: Captain Sharps BMA breaks London-Tessside flying time in 38 minutes. January 1975

Captain Sharps BMA breaks London-Tessside flying time in 38 minutes. January 1975

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Bulleid Pacific locomotive N?34100 Appledore hauling the last steam driven Golden

The Bulleid Pacific locomotive N?34100 Appledore hauling the last steam driven Golden Arrow service between London and Dover 11th June 1961

Background imageSpeed Collection: Richard Branson and other members of the crew from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger which

Richard Branson and other members of the crew from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger which sank 100 miles off the Scillies. He and his crew of eight were trying to break the Atlantic crossing record

Background imageSpeed Collection: Richard Branson with his parents after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger

Richard Branson with his parents after being rescued from The Virgin Atlantic Challenger, which sank 100 miles off the Scillies

Background imageSpeed Collection: Southern Railways Lord Nelson class locomotive 'The Lord Collingwood'

Southern Railways Lord Nelson class locomotive "The Lord Collingwood"
Southern Railways Lord Nelson class locomotive " The Lord Collingwood" seen here at full speed. 29th March 1933

Background imageSpeed Collection: HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, launches the start of the 1988 London

HRH Princess Diana, The Princess of Wales, launches the start of the 1988 London Marathon, at Blackheath, near Greenwich, London. Picture taken 17th April 1988

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Bentley Car, being driven by enthusiasts in the Berkshire area on Britain during an

The Bentley Car, being driven by enthusiasts in the Berkshire area on Britain during an October 1970 Bentley celebration day. This is a MK 6 Bentley Special

Background imageSpeed Collection: Farnborough Air Show 1956 Fairey Delta 2 jet fighter which completed the world

Farnborough Air Show 1956 Fairey Delta 2 jet fighter which completed the world speed record in March of the same year. Picture taken: 3rd September 1956

Background imageSpeed Collection: Students from Our Lady and St Bede School, Stockton, pictured with Police Officers

Students from Our Lady and St Bede School, Stockton, pictured with Police Officers from the Cleveland Police Traffic Department, Superintendent Derek Sharpe and PC Jim Brown

Background imageSpeed Collection: The new 315, 000 Pilot Cutter High Force seen here on the River Tees with the tanker Hugo

The new 315, 000 Pilot Cutter High Force seen here on the River Tees with the tanker Hugo in the background. 26th June 1986

Background imageSpeed Collection: Christian Horner, Formula Three driver at the Motor Heritage X Centre with Nigel

Christian Horner, Formula Three driver at the Motor Heritage X Centre with Nigel Mansells Lotus Formula Three when Christian launched his Snowball Appeal auction, 26th November 1993

Background imageSpeed Collection: Christian Horner, in his F2 car at Donington, 28th October 1996

Christian Horner, in his F2 car at Donington, 28th October 1996

Background imageSpeed Collection: Bluebird during testing at Coniston Water, 7th November 1957

Bluebird during testing at Coniston Water, 7th November 1957. Donald Campbell today broke his own world record at Coniston Water, by averaging 239.07 mph

Background imageSpeed Collection: Stock Car Racing: Stock car racing taking place at Brafield, Northamptonshire

Stock Car Racing: Stock car racing taking place at Brafield, Northamptonshire. General Shots during some of the races. September 1973. P005815

Background imageSpeed Collection: Benson & Hedges Gold Cup 1972 Roberto ridden by Braulio Baeza wins by three lengths

Benson & Hedges Gold Cup 1972 Roberto ridden by Braulio Baeza wins by three lengths from the favourite Brigadier Gerard (Joe Mercer up). 17th August 1972 72-8143-14a

Background imageSpeed Collection: Mr Alan Pegler and his crew of volunteers pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine

Mr Alan Pegler and his crew of volunteers pictured cleaning The Flying Scotsman Engine. Alan Pegler is 2nd from the right, next to the man on the ladder

Background imageSpeed Collection: Police constable Ivan Jackson checks the speed of a passing boat along the River Cam

Police constable Ivan Jackson checks the speed of a passing boat along the River Cam, Cambridgeshire. 3rd May 1991

Background imageSpeed Collection: Picture shows an on duty policeman in Cambridgeshire, riding his bicycle

Picture shows an on duty policeman in Cambridgeshire, riding his bicycle. Town not known He is un named. His number, on his shoulder is 851, 881, or 831

Background imageSpeed Collection: Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone

Maria Teresa de Filippis at the BRDC International Trophy race at Silverstone. She is lighting her cigarette with he help of a racing colleague

Background imageSpeed Collection: The Landing Craft Personnel or LCP speed towards their rendezvous

The Landing Craft Personnel or LCP speed towards their rendezvous. The Landing Craft Personnel or LCP was a landing craft used extensively in the Second World War

Background imageSpeed Collection: The AFS go about their training. World War Two. Hull Yorkshire

The AFS go about their training. World War Two. Hull Yorkshire. Caption suggests they are taking part in one kind of contest

Background imageSpeed Collection: Graham Hill with Brabham in May 1965

Graham Hill with Brabham in May 1965

Background imageSpeed Collection: Royal Navy motor anti submarine torpedo boats on patrol in the English Channel for German

Royal Navy motor anti submarine torpedo boats on patrol in the English Channel for German E-Boats. Circa January 1942



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