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Longines timing equipment for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre
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Longines timing equipment for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre
Longines timing equipment for Bluebird CN7s World Land Speed Record attempt, Lake Eyre, Australia, 1964
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Artificer Bluebird Bluebird Cn7 Campbell Donald Chronometer Chronometry Desert Donald Campbell Equipment Lake Eyre South Australia Australia Machine Machinery Record Record Breaking Salt Flats South Australia Australia Technician Timing Wlsr World Land Speed Record
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This print showcases the Longines timing equipment used during Bluebird CN7's World Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, Australia in 1964. The image transports us back to a significant moment in history, where cutting-edge technology and human determination intersected on the vast salt flats of Lake Eyre. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a group of men meticulously working with the intricate machinery that would play a crucial role in measuring Donald Campbell's record-breaking speed. The technicians, clad in their work attire, epitomize dedication and expertise as they fine-tune the chronometers and ensure precise timing accuracy. The barren desert landscape surrounding them adds an air of isolation and grandeur to the scene. It serves as a reminder of the immense challenges faced by Campbell and his team as they pushed boundaries to achieve greatness. This photograph not only captures an important milestone for British engineering but also highlights the fusion of science, technology, and human ingenuity required for such groundbreaking endeavors. As we gaze upon this relic from another era, it sparks our curiosity about those who paved the way for modern advancements while leaving us with a sense of awe at their achievements. Preserved within the walls of National Motor Museum today, this print stands as a testament to both historical significance and technological progress – reminding us how far we have come since that iconic World Land Speed Record attempt over half a century ago.
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