Craig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America mb-height 4433 6th June 1981

6th June 1981

Interior view of Surrey Chapel with a service taking place

group secretary of the union and Mr S H Tribe

George Harrison wave to fans

View of the Tower of London with boats on the River Thames

Craig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America mb-height 4433 6th June 1981Craig Breedlove posing on top of the Spirit of America. Five time World Land Speed Record holder. He started out as a technician in structural engineering. In 1959 he bought a military surplus J47 jet engine, with an aim to design and create his first three wheel 'Spirit of America' land speed record vehicle. In July of 1963 at Bonneville, Utah, he set a new, two way official speed record of 407 mph, to become the first ever to average over 400 mph.