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About John Rhodes Cobb
Held a number of world records in racing car driving, and won the 500 mile race at Brooklands in 1935 & 1937;
Took the world speed record 1938 & 1947.
Awarded the "Segrave Trophy", 1947
Served in the RAAF during WWII
Killed on Loch Ness, while attempting the water-speed record in 1952.
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John Rhodes Cobb's Timeline
| 1899 |
December 2, 1899
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Hackbridge, Surrey, England (United Kingdom)
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| 1952 |
September 29, 1952
Age 52
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Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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