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Image Not Available for John Cobb in the cockpit of his new Railton car, he is attempting to break a speed record.
John Cobb in the cockpit of his new Railton car, he is attempting to break a speed record.
Image Not Available for John Cobb in the cockpit of his new Railton car, he is attempting to break a speed record.

John Cobb in the cockpit of his new Railton car, he is attempting to break a speed record.

Creator Barratts Photo Press Agency
Dateunknown
Mediumgelatin silver print
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2008
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2008/6848
LocationNot currently on display

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unknown
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Barratts Photo Press Agency
Photograph
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The Sport and General Press Agency
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Associated Press of Berlin
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Topical Press Agency
unknown
Photograph
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Atlantic Photo
unknown
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Image Not Available for Swedish speed-skater, Ake Seyffarth, breaks records in the 1,000 metre and 5,000 metre race. Here Seyffarth shows his form.
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Transatlantic Photos
1942
Photograph
Image Not Available for Harry Froboess, of Switzerland, Olympic Gold medellist in 1929, holder of several world records and Hollywood's fool hardiest stunt-man, celebrated his 70th birthday in his own way. He jumped from a helecopter 40 metres down into the lake of Zurich.
Harry Froboess, of Switzerland, Olympic Gold medellist in 1929, holder of several world records and Hollywood's fool hardiest stunt-man, celebrated his 70th birthday in his own way. He jumped from a helecopter 40 metres down into the lake of Zurich.
Keystone Press Agency
Image Not Available for John Cobbs record attempt. Preparing for race.
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Associated Press, German
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for John Cobb Out For 14-Hour Record, Britain, 1933
John Cobb Out For 14-Hour Record, Britain, 1933
Associated Press, German
Photograph
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