In pictures: Driving the waves

1 of 6 Sir Richard Branson set the record for crossing the English Channel in an amphibious vehicle on 14 June.

2 of 6 The successful attempt took one hour, 40 minutes and six seconds

3 of 6 He used an Aquada which can reach speeds of more than 100mph on land and 30mph in water

4 of 6 He was partnered by Neil Jenkins, the managing director of Warwickshire-based Gibbs Aquada

5 of 6 It took 70 engineers and designers seven years to launch the £75,000 car

6 of 6 The pair's arrival in Calais beat the previous record of six hours, set by two Frenchmen