Speedboat Collection

Jim Davidson at the wheel of his Princess boat on Torquay Marina20th July1987

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

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

A high-speed Armoured Target Boat (ATB) used by the RAF for bombing practice, at speed in the Solent. Circa March 1941

Richard Branson pictured after being rescued 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

Trials of Miss England II. Kaye Don in the motor-boat Miss England II, with Mr R E Garner, mechanic, on land. Lough Neagh. Northern Ireland. 20th January 1931

Rehearsals at the speed boat pool Battersea pleasure gardens for the TV broadcast of Five Bob at the Fun Fair. Girls who have won heats

Paul McCartney pulls a boat into the jetty which John Lennon had been out on Loch Earn, Perthshire, where The Beatles were staying during their Scottish tour. 21st October 1964

Donald Campbell takes Bluebird on Coniston Water for the first time. 4th November 1966. Campbell was killed instantly on 4th January 1967 whilst attempting to break his own water-speed record of

Sir Henry Segrave circa 1930 in his motor boat Miss England (On 29 March 1927, Segrave was the first man to attain a speed of over 200 mph)

Sir Malcolm Campbell seen here talking to some young admirers inbetween tests he is conducting on his boat Bluebird 1947

Sir Malcolm Campbell conducts speed trials of his boat Bluebird on Coniston Water, 1947

Lancs. Hydroplane Racing Club. National Meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens. B. W
Lancs. Hydroplane Racing Club. National Meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens. B.W. Savidge in Antelope 1 (No.6) of B.O.R.C. London, pictured at speed during todays championships

Hydroplane Racing Club. National meeting at Carr Mill Lake, St. Helens, this picture was taken during the 1st heat of the X class championships. June 1952 P005366

Glamour showgirl. You just can t keep showgirls Lynn Paton and Vera Williamson, of Southport Lancs. away from the beach. June 1960 M4283-004

Tim Brookshaw in action at Manchester November 1958

Frank Hanning-Lee seen here in the White Hawk speed boat after the crafts first test run on Lake Windermere. August 1952 C4140-001

First Picture of the White Hawk speedboat at Speed. It can be seen riding on its hydrofins with the main body-work well out of the water The boat is owned and operated by Frank and Jean Hanning Lee

Billy Nichols competing in the Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/19

Billy Nichols seen here competing in the Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/18

The Daily Mirror Outboard Motor Championship at Oulton Broad. August 1950 025400/13

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