Record Breaker Collection (page 8)

Worlds tallest man Radhouane Charib in London May 1999 at 7ft 9inches with Mirror reporter Charlotte Kemp who stands at 5ft3 1/4inches he is London to be crowned the Worlds Tallest Man by

Gillette Mach 3 Challenger Rocket Powered Motorbike 1998 with Richard Brown Rider Driver making a successful test run at Elvington near York - before Land Speed Record Attempt

Richard Brown in Gillette Mach 3 Challenger Rocket 1998 as he makes a successful test run at Elvington near York before Land Speed Record Attempt

Sarcosuchus, artwork C015 / 3241
Sarcosuchus, artwork. Sarcosuchus is an extinct genus of reptile and a distant relative of todays crocodiles. It lived around 112 million years ago and grew over 12 metres in length

The German ocean liner, SS Bremen, cheered on her arrival at New York, USA
The German ocean liner, " SS Bremen ", cheered on her arrival at New York, USA. The new German liner shatters the " RMS Mauretanias " famous record run by nine hours to win

Thrust SSC supersonic car tests C016 / 2052
Thrust SSC supersonic car tests. Testing took place at Farnborough, UK, in October 1996. On October 15th 1997, in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA

Thrust SSC supersonic car and team C016 / 2051
Thrust SSC supersonic car and team. Testing took place here at Farnborough, UK, in 1996. On October 15th 1997, in the Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA

Donald Campbell prepares for a run in Bluebird at Lake Eyre 1963

Campbell in cockpit of Bluebird Ken Norris
Sir Donald Campbell in cockpit of Bluebird with Ken Norris

Eden Project construction. Cranes and the geodesic framework for the Eden Project domes, in Cornwall, England. The domes were built from 1997-2001

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"Breaking Barriers: From Bluebird to Blackbird" In the realm of record-breaking, few names resonate as powerfully as the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. This iconic aircraft soared through the skies, shattering speed records and pushing boundaries like never before. But it was not alone in its pursuit of greatness. Back in 1935, Malcolm Campbell's Bluebird took center stage, capturing hearts and minds with its audacious attempts at land speed records. And just three decades later, another Bluebird emerged - the 1964 CN7 - driven by none other than Donald Campbell himself. With his trusty mascot Mr Woppit by his side, he fearlessly raced across Lake Eyre, leaving a trail of awe-inspiring achievements behind him. But these feats were not without their challenges. The Australian bush posed a formidable obstacle for transporting the mighty Bluebird in 1963 while floods threatened to engulf their camp on Lake Eyre that same year. Yet adversity only fueled their determination to conquer new frontiers. The Sunbeam 1000hp also left an indelible mark on history with Dorothy Levitt at its helm - known as "the Fastest Girl on Earth. " Her name echoed through time as she etched her legacy onto paper and into our collective memory. Meanwhile, Whitney Straight's Maserati roared around Brooklands' Members Bridge turn in 1933 with unmatched finesse and skill. Gordon Crosby captured this momentous occasion on canvas forever immortalizing Straight's daring spirit. And who can forget Daytona 1927 when the Sunbeam 1000hp embarked on a world land speed record attempt? It tore down those hallowed tracks with unyielding force and set new standards for velocity that would be remembered for generations to come. From land to air, from one generation to another – these record breakers pushed beyond limits previously thought impossible. They embodied courage, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.