ZUM4934876: Jun. 06, 1954 - Fangio drives Mercedes at 188 km. p.h.; Argentina racer Fangio at the wheel of the new Mercedes 2 L.500 on the Rheims track During the second trial he drove the car at a speed of 188 ems. Per hour. He will take part in the Grand Prix to be held at Rheims July 4th / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4932124: May 05, 1954 - Combined services amphibious demonstration: Runaground V, the annual amphibious and cliff assault demonstration staged for the benefit of the students of the Royal Navy, Army and R.A.F. Staff Colleges, is now taking place in the Solent area. Taking part are motor minesweepers, motor launches and tank landing craft of the Royal Marines, Royal Navy and R.A.F. squadrons and strong Army units / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4932225: May 05, 1954 - Salvation Army's New Chief Elected. The High Council of the Salvation Army, today announced the name of the man elected as the new general of the movement. He is Commissioner Wilfred Kitching, aged 61. A big name among the army's brassbands, he was born at Wood Green and now works at the London Headquarters. General Albert Orsborn retires on June 30 after eight years at the head of the army. Keystone Photo Shows: Commissioner Wilfred Kitching (left), being congratulated after his election at Sunbury Court today, by the retiring General, Albert Orsborn / Bridgeman Images