MOTORCYCLE RACING: World speed record attempt (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Bob Berry attempts to break the world motorcycle speed record on Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire. Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Motorcycle World Speed Record Attempt WALES: Carmarthenshire:l BOB BERRY - MOTORCYCLIST Tries for world motor cycle record on Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire. Seen lying prone on bike at 140 mph. Seen fitting spare parts to the bike MOTOR-CYCLE Bob Berry makes attempt of motorcycle speed record. Seen fitting spare parts to the bike. Special saddle in which rider lies flat, to cut down wind resistance. Average speed of 4th run 140 . Further attempts postponed owing to weather conditions PENDINE SANDS, CARMARTHENSHIRE Bob Berry attempting to break world motor cycle record on bike in prone position at Pandine sands Motorcycling Background: Bob Berry attempts to break the world motorcycle speed reco