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unusual facts about Water speed record


Malcolm Campbell

He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times during the 1920s and 1930s using vehicles called Blue Bird.


Mabel H. Grosvenor

As a secretary and note taker to the scientist she took dictation as he explored genetics, genealogy, telecommunications and marine architecture in the form of the world's fastest boat, the HD-4, a hydrofoil propelled by two of the most powerful aircraft engines and propellers then available.


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