'Bloodhound' car kicks off bid to speed into record books

The Bloodhound SuperSonic Car, which is attempting to break the 1,000mph barrier in 2019, does its first public test run at Newquay airport, Newquay, Britain, October 26, 2017.
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The Bloodhound supersonic car, driven by Andy Green, Royal Air Force Wing Commander, makes a test run at the airport in Newquay.

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Royal Air Force Wing Commander stands alongside the Bloodhound supersonic car.

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The aim is to break the world land speed record in South Africa in 2019.

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The engine of the Bloodhound supersonic car is started as Andy Green, Royal Air Force Wing Commander prepares for a test run.