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John Cobb
1899-12-02 – 1952-09-29
Life & Legacy
John Rhodes Cobb (2 December 1899 – 29 September 1952) was an early to mid 20th century English racing motorist. He was three times holder of the World Land Speed Record, in 1938, 1939 and 1947, set at Bonneville Speedway in Utah, US. He was awarded the Segrave Trophy in 1947. He was killed in 1952 whilst piloting a jet-powered speedboat attempting to break the World Water Speed Record on Loch Ness in Scotland.
Occupation & Career
racing automobile driver, businessperson, aircraft pilot
Education
Eton College
Legacy Highlights
Employer
Air Transport Auxiliary
Education & Institutions
Eton College
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q971013 — wikidata View source
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