Speed record at Saltby - probably
When the weather is not fit for gliding, Saltby airfield hosts other events. Like an attempt at the World Speed Record for mobility scooters...
In this video Colin Furze races a specially designed mobility scooter against the club tug aircraft.
One wonders if he will be able to keep claiming his disability allowance if the Department for Work and Pensions watches this.
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