Campbell’ S Crack-Up (1960)

Campbell Crack-up. Utah in the United States of America. L/S of large sign reading, “Bluebird Land Speed Record Attempt“. L/S Interior showing Donald Campbell standing in front of Bluebird discussing details with his mechanic and his wife Tonia. C/U Union Jack and US flag on the nose of Bluebird. The machine is pushed of the hangar. L/S of Campbell with the maintenance crew and car. Maintenance crew pushing car out of hanger. L/Ss of car on first run timed at about 300 miles an hour. Several shots of the second run. M/S of skid mark on the sands. Pan up to the wreckage of Campbell’s car. C/U of the strap which saved Campbell’s life. More shots of the wrecked car. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes mo