Fitzy's world record motorbike jump attempt across the Swan River

In January 1979, one of Western Australia’s leading motocross riders - turned stuntman - Colin Fitzgerald attempted to break the World ramp jump record on a motorcycle - across the banks of the Swan River at Lilac Hill, near Guildford.
During ‘Way ‘79’ (WA’s 150-year celebration) ‘Fitzy’ as he is known to his mates, attempted the world ramp jump record of 184 feet aboard a brand new 1978/79 Suzuki RM400N.
Fitzy’s attempt was unique, as he planned to leap from a parked semi-trailer and land on the banks of the river, where other attempts were usually from ramp to ramp. If successful, he would increase the record at the time to 218 feet.
Thousands of people crowded the banks of the Swan River to witness Fitzy’s jump, along with other stunts on the day.
A Channel 9 Production, used with permission from Colin Fitzgerald.