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   From: muratlanne@gmail.com   
      
   "a425couple"  wrote in message news:AA6QP.2724164$eNx6.2148936@fx14.iad...   
      
   Up here in Seattle area, we have had great involvement in Unlimited   
   Hydroplane boat racing.  We had many drivers die in the 1950's   
   and 1960's.   
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   Car and hydroplane speed record challenger Donald Campbell reputedly almost   
   gave up after a harrowing 400+ MPH record attempt when as he flew home   
   comfortably enjoying a steak dinner the pilot announced their speed was 550   
   MPH.   
      
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebird-Proteus_CN7   
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluebird_K7   
      
   995 MPH:   
   https://baylorline.com/john-paul-stapp/   
      
   The official low altitude speed record for aircraft is slower.   
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N104RB_Red_Baron   
      
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