Mary Evans Crash during the 24-hour race at Le Mans 10130005

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Picture No	10130005
Date	1927
Description	Crash during the 24-hour race at Le Mans
Details	The 24 hour race at Le Mans, France for the Rudge-Whitworth Cup: a huge collision at night. From front to back: Bentley car no.1 with Leslie Callingham (1888-1960) thrown clear, Bentley car no.2 with George Duller (1891-1962) jumping, Bentley no.3 of Sydney Charles Houghton 'Sammy' Davis (1887-1981), the eventual race winner along with alternate driver Dr Joseph Dudley Benjafield (1887-1957) and a Schneider that had skidded (driven by Pierre Tabourin).
Source	Illustration by Bryan de Grineau, reproduced in Allers Familj-Journal (Sweden) August 16, 1927 (No.34) p9
Credit	Mary Evans Picture Library
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