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Monday, 14 June, 2004, 15:44 GMT 16:44 UK
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In pictures: Driving the waves
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Sir Richard Branson set the record for crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle on 14 June.
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The successful attempt took one hour, 40 minutes and six seconds
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He used an Aquada which can reach speeds of more than 100mph on land and 30mph in water
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He was partnered by Neil Jenkins, the managing director of Warwickshire-based Gibbs Aquada
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It took 70 engineers and designers seven years to launch the £75,000 car
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The pair's arrival in Calais beat the previous record of six hours, set by two Frenchmen
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Branson sets cross-Channel record
14 Jun 04 Â |Â Coventry/Warwickshire
Amphibious car drives over water
03 Sep 03 Â |Â London
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