Malcolm Campbell
Sir Malcolm Campbell (11 March 1885 – 31 December 1948) was an English racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times during the 1920s and 1930s using vehicles called Blue Bird. His son, Donald Campbell, carried on the family tradition by holding both land speed and water speed records.
Read more about Malcolm Campbell: Early Life, Grand Prix Career, Land Speed Record, Water Speed Records, Death, Awards, Politics
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