Reid A Railton (1895 - 1977) was an automotive engineer, and designer of land and water speed record vehicles. He was educated at Rugby School and Manchester University. He worked with John Cobb, J.G. Parry Thomas and Donald Campbell. in 1939 he moved to California to work for the Hall-Scott Motor Company. 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... 1970 land speed record being set at Bonneville Salt Flats by Gary Gabelich Land Speed Records 1898-2002 The information below is for self-propelled wheeled vehicles travelling over open ground. ... The World Unlimited water speed record is the officially recognised fastest speed achieved by a water-borne vehicle. ... A view of Rugby School from the rear, including the playing field, where according to legend Rugby football was invented Rugby School, located in the town of Rugby in Warwickshire, is one of the oldest public schools in the United Kingdom and is perhaps the leading co-educational boarding school... University of Manchester Motto: Cognitio Sapientia Hvmanitas Knowledge, wisdom, humanity. ... John Rhodes Cobb (December 2, 1899 - September 29, 1952) was a British racing motorist. ... Donald Malcolm Campbell (March 23, 1921 - January 4, 1967) was a British car and motorboat driver who broke many speed records. ... 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: The Golden State Other U.S. States Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Official languages English Area 410,000 km² (3rd)  - Land 404,298 km²  - Water 20,047 km² (4. ...

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