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Image Not Available for British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.
British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.
Image Not Available for British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.

British race car driver, Major Garnder, in his English MAG car prior to attempting to break the world speed record.

Creator Associated Press of Berlin
Date1937
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.5 x 16.7 cm (8 7/16 x 6 9/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/3104
LocationNot currently on display

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