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RECORD BREAKER: Brian Ball, who worked with the Thrust 2 team

A FORMER member of Thrust 2, the team that broke the World Land Speed Record, has died aged 75.

Brian Ball designed the panels of Thrust 2, which driven by Richard Noble set the new record in the Black Rock desert of Nevada in 1983.

Wife Jenny Ball said her husband had given a number of talks over the years to various groups about his time with the Thrust 2 team, which he was asked to join in 1981 and had enjoyed it immensely.

"We all got involved in the team," she said.

"He also worked on the American contender after Thrust 2."

Mr Ball, of Merley, drove tanks during his National Service in the army, stationed at Salisbury and was posted to Germany.

He then worked at British Aerospace, Hurn, for 32 years until 1984 when it closed down.

Mrs Ball said her husband's interests including restoring vintage cars, gardening, modelling, and being outdoors, including walking.

The couple, who met at a dance, were married for 53 years and have three children, Debbie, Russell and Cooper, and three grandchildren.

They marked their 50th anniversary with a cruise to Alaska, and a family meal.

He had good health throughout his life until he suddenly became ill last year, and he was later diagnosed with leukaemia.

Donations are being accepted in Mr Ball's memory through Alan Rice and Tapper Funeral Service for Durlston ward at Poole Hospital in thanks for their help, and the Lewis Manning Hospice, which the family has supported for many years.

7:00pm Friday 28th March 2008

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