March 11, 1885 – Land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell is born
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Royal Flying Corps veteran, race car driver and land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell was born on this day
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March 11, 1885 – Land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell is born
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Royal Flying Corps veteran, race car driver and land speed record setter Sir Malcolm Campbell was born on this day
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