Unlucky Campbell Just Misses Speed Title (1949)

Full title reads: “Coniston Water. Unlucky Campbell Just Misses Speed Title“. Lake Coniston, Cumbria. LV Coniston water. MV ’Bluebird’ powerboat leaving side. SV Mrs Daphne Campbell listening to radio. SV Mr Leach, mechanic, listening to radio at other end of course. LV Pan Donald Campbell making first run. MV Timekeeper, Mr Mayne, checking first run. LV Campbell starting second run. CU Pan Campbell at speed. MV Mrs Campbell on boat. CU Mrs Campbell anxiously awaiting result. MV Timekeeper gives ’thumbs down’ sign. SV Mr Leach hears result at other end of course. SV Donald and Mrs Campbell in ’Blue bird’. 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 more than 136,000 items