Motorsport
1968 - The First Jet Car To Race In Britain Arrives By Air From New York On Sunday April 7th, 1968, the first jet-powered car to race in Britain will compete in the BOAC International 5008 at Brands hatch, Kent. The car, an American Howmet TX turbine, was flown in to London Airport on board a BOAC freighter aircraft. The co-pilot of the BOAC freighter has been selected by the Howmet Corporation as one of the two drivers for the car in the International 500'. He is First Officer Hugh Dibley. Keystone Photo Shows:- The Howmet TX turbine racing car ready for Brands Hatch, about to leave London Airport after arrival. With the car is First Officer Hugh Dibley BOAC pilot (left) and Dick Thompson, the American driver. Both will share the car in the BOAC 500 on Sunday
