Andrew Bedwell during sea trials in Big C V2. (Paul Larkin via SWNS)
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FILE PHOTO - Andrew Bedwell and 'Big C V2' in 2024. (Tony Kershaw via SWNS)
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Andrew Bedwell and 'Big C' in 2022.
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Andrew Bedwell during sea trials in Big C V2. (Paul Larkin via SWNS)
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