TP246, BDB 86/1/8349 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP246
Empire Day’ on its unofficial record breaking run 8 September 1938 - Lake Windermere.
1938
Following many trials and tribulations on 8 September 1938 Empire Day piloted by Edward Spurr unofficially broke the world speed record for its 400kg class at 73 m.p.h. Spurr commented how perfectly steady she felt at planing speed and the small almost drag free rudder gave perfect control.
TP246, BDB 86/1/8349 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.TP246
Empire Day’ on its unofficial record breaking run 8 September 1938 - Lake Windermere.
1938
Following many trials and tribulations on 8 September 1938 Empire Day piloted by Edward Spurr unofficially broke the world speed record for its 400kg class at 73 m.p.h. Spurr commented how perfectly steady she felt at planing speed and the small almost drag free rudder gave perfect control.
| Location: | Windermere | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/8349 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | TP246 |
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