Malcolm Campbell
Malcolm Campbell | |
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Sir Malcolm Campbell in 1935 | |
| Born | 11 March 1885 Chislehurst, Kent, England |
| Died | 31 December 1948 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | St Nicholas Church, Chislehurst, Kent, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Uppingham School |
| Occupation(s) | Racing motorist, journalist |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Service number | 86891 |
| Unit | Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment |
Major Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE (11 March 1885 – 31 December 1948) was a British racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on land and on water at various times, using vehicles called Blue Bird, including a 1921 Grand Prix Sunbeam. His son, Donald Campbell, carried on the family tradition by holding both land speed and water speed records.