Cobb Tests The “Crusader“ (1952)

Loch Ness, Scotland. John Cobb is testing the boat he hopes will break the World Water Speed Record. SV. John Cobb’s jet boat “Crusader“ being towed out into the Lake. SV. John Cobb talking to his wife. SV. Crusader alongside drifter ’Astrid’. SV. John Cobb putting on his helmet, watched by Captain George Eyston. SV. children watching. SV. John Cobb stepping into cockpit of “Crusader“. CU. Mrs. Cobb watching. SV. Cobb seated in cockpit adjusting helmet and pulling down goggles over his eyes. STV. Batteries on “Astrid“ for extra power in starting up jet engine on “Crusader“. CU. Rear end of “Crusader“ showing jet exhaust. LV. “Crusader“ moving away from side of “Astrid“. SV. Mrs. Cobb and friend watching. LV. “Crusader“ moving out into Loch away from camera, showing jet exhaust blowing spray towards camera. GV. “Crusader“ racing along Loch at speed. SV. Pan, Cobb’s racing along at speed. (.) (Title scene “D“) Selected Originals exist for this item - see other records. FILM ID: A VIDEO