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Ken Warby – the fastest man on water
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Ken Warby – the fastest man on water

ByCCBHS Editor February 23, 2023February 26, 2023

The ‘world’s fastest man on water”, Ken Warby (83), died this month four decades after establishing his record-breaking speed of 411km/h.  This was achieved by strapping a fighter jet engine onto the back of his speedboat Spirit of Australia.  This record, set in 1978, has still not been broken. What many people don’t know is…

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