Jet Propelled Motorboat (1961)

Putney Bridge. Press releases entitled ’Jet propulsion in cruiser’, ’1961 Dowty Turbocraft Mk 2 Model’, ’1961 Dowty turbocraft de Luxe Model’, ’1961 Dowty Hamilton Marine Jet Unit’. Three panning shots of the 1961 Dowty turbo-craft running up and down the Thames driven by Donald Campbell, Putney Bridge in background. CU. Campbell’s hands at controls, pan up to CU. Campbell. MS. Wake of the boat, with Putney Bridge in background. CU. BV. Campbell at controls, gives a little wink. MS. Wake of the boat, pan up to LS. Putney railway bridge. Travelling shot from boat of river bank at Putney. Various shots of the motorboat manoeuvring on the river and travelling at speed. The name of the boat is printed in large letters on the hull. (Orig. Negative) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT